Living in Peru

What does living in Peru mean? How is it different?

Well, that's a pretty broad question, and I'm not sure I could give a sufficient answer without bringing you all here, but I'll try to highlight some differences. Here's a list of things about life in Lima that is definitely different than back in Cedar.

1. Rice with EVERY meal!
       Never have I had so much rice. Almost every meal (discluding breakfast) follows this pattern: rice, potatoes, meat, and some veggies. Still, so far, not complaining.

2. Stray dogs around EVERY corner.
      There everywhere!

3. Everywhere you go, there is someone trying to sell you something.
       While you're in a taxi, on the bus, at a museum, at the school, walking down the street, pretty much doing anything.

4. Everyone drives crazy!
       Seriously, every corner you're like, 'oh! was that a stop sign? we sure didn't stop for it!', and there is no such thing as lanes, speed limits, or turn signals!

5.You can't put toilet paper in the actual toilet. Their plumbing is too sensitive. Oh, and speaking of bathrooms, public restrooms are an adventure, at best. If the bathroom has running water, toilet seats, soap, paper towels, or even toilet paper at all, it is an amazing bathroom! Or any combination of those things, really.

6. Everyone speaks Spanish!
    Okay, so this one is really obvious, but sometimes it still throws me off!

7. A lot of the buildings are painted bright colors.
      Seriously, a drive down the street is like a feast for the eyes.

8. Inka Cola!
     It's a popular drink here, and is only found in Peru and certain other countries in South America. That's right- We don't have it in the States! It's yellow, and tastes like bubble gum.

9. It is normal to give a hug and a kiss on the cheek as a greeting or parting, even to people you don't know. The first time this happened to me, I was a little weirded out!

These are just a few differences, but still pretty different! Life here is an adventure, and there is so much more to it than this, but I think the best way for everyone to know about it is to come and experience it themselves!


Con mi amor,

Miranda

P.S. I'll add some pictures to this post later.