La Catedral, took 100 years to build..few min from where I am staying :)
Ahhh, Huanchaco
Between Huanchaco and Trujillo, Chan Chan is the largest Pre-Colombian city in the Americas. Built aroung 1300AD. It is only partially preserved due to money and you can see crumbling adobe walls for miles that are apart of that same empire on either side of the highway. The city´s 28 sq km
So, after a very hard decision not to spend the rest of life in Huanchaco, I up and left. I didn´t even go any further North in fear that I would end up back at the beautiful beaches, home atmosphere, and musical surfers and finish out my days. It will always be there but I can´t stop so early! After a 33 hour bus ride with an extra 7 hours in between, I am here in Cusco. Parents, Todd and Craig will all be very proud of me. I splurged. I have such a cool room for xmas! I even get free coca tea to help with altitude sickness! And, get ready: breakfast, towels, TV, AND a space heater!!!! I know, just smiling thinking about it!
Otherwise, having a very pleasant time : ) A few little odd ball things here that are stereotypical of Peru I did not expect. First, all the girls wear tight pants. Not just some or a little bit tight but all women and spandex tight, no matter shape or size. I was people watching and saw this one girl who wore sort of baggy pants. I chuckled and figured she just shopped in the men's section.... then I noticed my own pants. Mmm.
Another interesting fact are line cutters here. One of my pet peeves is when someone cuts in line. I don´t think I have been in line without this happening, seriously. The first time was by a woman small enough she should have been scared I would eat her children. She wasn´t, apparently. I figured it was just that I looked foreign (no) or that this sort of thing is ok here (no) and now I don´t care. I am going to be the annoying American who thinks that because they are in line the get a spot. I´m reclaiming my right! So far it has worked once : ) Also, dogs are everywhere. But, they are all really, really nice. I was thinking of adopting one for the road...still thinking.
And, I think that is enough rambling for today! Patty, I hope you can see what I´m wearing : )
So glad to hear that things are going well. Like you said, "A few bumps along the way", it seems to make good stories for when you get back. You look great so keep the pictures coming. The pink one is amazing. Happy to hear that you got a nice place to stay for Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas Sabrina.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Lanea and Conor are finally sailing and will most likely spend their Christmas day sailing.
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Mom
Feliz Navidad Sabrina, beautiful photos! Nice to see your smiling face. Christmas is on day away. Tomorrow we have been invited to Jenner with Elaine and Terry. Before we go we will be talking via Skype with Joep and Lies. Busy busy busy. Hope you will be near a PC the 25th because we’d like to hear your voice safe and sound. Guess what? I just made a test batch of tamales! I made cheese ones and they are tasty. I plan to be making a larger batch on Christmas with the help of your Tia Irma.
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Hola Sabrina, we are happy to know that you are having fun and discovering beautiful places. I can see that you are also learning spanish. Felicidades !!! Feliz Navidad !!! Alex y Memphis.
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