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Haphazard Travels, Tribulations, and Triumphs
Hello everyone! This will have to be quick, I have the sneaking suspicion I am not allowed to be using this computer right now, but that they are bending the rules for me. That suspicion would be from the big sign right in front of me that says "Dont Use This Computer after 1:00" (Its now 5:00!)
Well, Im here. Its been great so far. The flight was interesting. Like taking a step back in time to when airlines gave a damn about their passengers. Impressive, to say the least. I was a little perterubed by the clapping after we landed. Almost as if they werent expecting it to go so well! I got to sleep late last night and missed breakfats this maorning. Luckily I had the ubiquitious Cliff Bar to see me through. Then it was to Plaza San Martin, or so I thought. Instead, I was dropped off at the far more impressive Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor. There I saw the oldest Cathedral in Lima and the Presidential palace. Great tours. Then I walked a few blocks over to the missonarie de San Francisco for another tour, but unfortunately was not allowed to take pictures. Its a shame... lots of bones and amazing artwork. The crypts in these places are amazing!
After that, lunch of ceviche (during which they almost brought me cafe! Damn my horrible Espanola! It happened later too, when I asked for the check (cuenta)). After that, it was to Plaza San Martin for real this time and then the Hotel Simon Bolivar where I had 2 Pisco Sours and sat on the deck. I am definitely going to have to try and make those when I get back. Oh, and I went across town to get the autobus tickets for tomorrow to Pisco. I got ripped on the way over 18 sols down to 15 sols and then got a ten sols ride back. Still learning this whole bartering thing! Now I am back, debating whether I need dinner or just sleep. Either way, it is up early tomorrow and off to the bus station for the 7:00 bus.
Buenos Noches.
(Oh, and the keyboards are "interesting" here, for once my hunt and peck method is paying off! Take that, Keyboarding 11! )
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