Arrival in Lima
Hola amigas y amigos! Prepare yourself for what follows, because it is a bit journal-like. My reflections... So. Here we are, my first official blog in Peru. Let's start with the earthquake. The earthquake struck right before my going away soiree in Portland. Oy. But my flights were fine, and I ended up sitting next to a fellow traveler-type from Atlanta to Lima. She was another tall, blonde girl. I kind of felt like I was sitting next to me on the plane. :) One really fun thing about the flight--Delta gave us all little travel "gift bags" with tooth brushes, earplugs, etc. I was so excited to brush my teeth on that plane! I am staying at the Flying Dog hostel in the Miraflores district of Lima. It's a touristy little area and I'm right in the center of it all. That morning after my arrival, I woke up to an aftershock. I sat straight up in my bed, wondering if I should actually run to the doorway, but it ended shortly. One of the other people in my room just roll...