Service

The first week in the clinc was pretty slow but this week has gone a lot better so far. A lot of the medical machine equipment is all in english so i have had fun typing it in google translator for them. I have gain a lot of experience in the role of a nurse that i am enjoying a lot. I may also see what it is like in a Peruvian hospital which i am excited about. I held a monkeys hand twice, we went to a place where there are lots of butterflies and also had animals. I liked it so much that i went back the next day to show alisha. I found a nice gym in san ramon that i go to in the mornings on tuesday and thursdays before work which has been noce to feel like im still working out and will be more prepared for track season when i come back to the states.

San Ramon Selva

Arrived at the selva 3 days ago and today happens to be the day it rains alot. Anyways it is beautiful here and we have already gone to a waterfall that is close to where i live which is beautiful. i have taken a few pictures of the flowers already for u dad they are very interesting. Also i ate a mango today that was awesome. They just fall from the trees and i eat them. The clinic has been a good experience so far but sometimes there are no patients so there is a lot of down time. But overall having a great experience so far on service.

Despedida

Last night we had our despedida (party) for our host families in Lima. I sang in a couple of songs and was in two plays. We did one in Spanish and I played the role of Ima Sumac. It was very challenging but I managed to memorize my lines. The second act was about our experience taking the bus in Lima. It was so funny and I wish I had taped it, we got many laughs out of the crowed with it. A group of 3 girls and I sang the song "Imagine" and I also played the Cajon which is a type of drum. We finished the night with 3 hymns since we all love to sing. In the end the night turned out great. The families that have hosted many other SST people in the past commented on our origionality and really enjoyed it. Tomorrow I leave at 8:40am for San Ramon.

Service

Found out where i am going for service today! Im going to Junin, San Ramon which is the Selva (rain forest). I will be working in Elera Clinic. Im very excited to live in the rain forest. It should be an awesome experience.

Villa Maria

This is the place we went for a two day service trip. One of the activities we did was learn how to make Lomo Saltado. It is soooo good. We also met another set of twins during our trip. Would have been cool if Alisha and I were matching as well. Only 1 week left in Lima then its time for the service portion. We should know by wednesday were we are going!

Machu Picchu photos

Adventures

Went to see the sherlock homes 2 movie with some friends in the group and it was in english and it cost around 3 US dollars.  I found the spanish subtitles helpful at learning more spanish. It was weird to be watching a movie in english and it felt like i was at home. Touring Lima is a blast and navigation around the city has not turned out to be as hard i as i had expected. The buses can be a challenge at times. I have yet to get lost (knock on wood) I have been to 3 birthday parties already with my host family and ive only been here a week. The cake is sooooo good, well really all the food is good. Im hoping to go out to watch the super bowl sunday with friends that will be nice and go to a discoteca possible on saturday.