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I have a few more random comments about Lima I don't want to forget, plus I want to respond to and solicit comments from my blog readers!
Now that I've gotten used to my commute and riding the combi, I sometimes think it's fun to jump on and off a small bus that is sometimes still moving. I'm also in theory more comfortable with the idea of taking a combi somewhere new--like a museum or other attraction--although I still have yet to make it to any (aside from our Lomos adventure). I was going to a museum this afternoon but instead I completed the last lesson of my teaching english course--I hope I passed! What I really need to do is plan my Lima explorations to take advantage of the weather--outside stuff now, museums later.
I went "out" for the first time on Friday night, with my friend Alexandra (Taylor was traveling for work). We had a nice dinner and then went to a bar area for drinks and dancing. It was fun, but a) it made me want to go out more often b) even though actually trying to dance is frustrating if you're in the mood to do it before about 2 am and c) it's totally annoying not being able to get home easily at night. More specifically, it's annoying that taxis and buses pass you all the time, but you know that you're not supposed to take them, especially as a foreigner and *especially* as a woman. So we responsibly called a segure taxi, discussed crime and safety as we waited, and we arrived home safe and sound.
So who's actually reading my blog? I've heard from several of you via email, but I'd love it if you'd post a comment from time to time. Thanks Lindsay for your recent tips, especially reminding me about Astrid y Gaston--it should be perfect for after the wedding we're going to next Saturday night. I have yet to try the antichucos, but if you insist... the chicken here is definitely delish. I haven't tried any alfajores yet either, but that's because my sweet/cake/cookie tooth is weaker than the average South American. I'm really missing salty snacks these days. Oh but then there's the ice cream. Even though ice cream is my favorite desert, I haven't eaten very much of it, either here or in Santiago. In both cities, the ice cream parlor flavors are good--gelato style so there are lots of them (to answer Derek's question from way back when), but what's sold in the grocery stores doesn't excite me much (sorry Tasha, not even in Lima). And I just don't go out enough for ice cream, although there is supposedly a good place near my work that I need to try--and invite my coworkers as long as they are willing to walk!
Enough with my random thoughts for the evening. If you have any thoughts on my random thoughts, please comment away!
Now that I've gotten used to my commute and riding the combi, I sometimes think it's fun to jump on and off a small bus that is sometimes still moving. I'm also in theory more comfortable with the idea of taking a combi somewhere new--like a museum or other attraction--although I still have yet to make it to any (aside from our Lomos adventure). I was going to a museum this afternoon but instead I completed the last lesson of my teaching english course--I hope I passed! What I really need to do is plan my Lima explorations to take advantage of the weather--outside stuff now, museums later.
I went "out" for the first time on Friday night, with my friend Alexandra (Taylor was traveling for work). We had a nice dinner and then went to a bar area for drinks and dancing. It was fun, but a) it made me want to go out more often b) even though actually trying to dance is frustrating if you're in the mood to do it before about 2 am and c) it's totally annoying not being able to get home easily at night. More specifically, it's annoying that taxis and buses pass you all the time, but you know that you're not supposed to take them, especially as a foreigner and *especially* as a woman. So we responsibly called a segure taxi, discussed crime and safety as we waited, and we arrived home safe and sound.
So who's actually reading my blog? I've heard from several of you via email, but I'd love it if you'd post a comment from time to time. Thanks Lindsay for your recent tips, especially reminding me about Astrid y Gaston--it should be perfect for after the wedding we're going to next Saturday night. I have yet to try the antichucos, but if you insist... the chicken here is definitely delish. I haven't tried any alfajores yet either, but that's because my sweet/cake/cookie tooth is weaker than the average South American. I'm really missing salty snacks these days. Oh but then there's the ice cream. Even though ice cream is my favorite desert, I haven't eaten very much of it, either here or in Santiago. In both cities, the ice cream parlor flavors are good--gelato style so there are lots of them (to answer Derek's question from way back when), but what's sold in the grocery stores doesn't excite me much (sorry Tasha, not even in Lima). And I just don't go out enough for ice cream, although there is supposedly a good place near my work that I need to try--and invite my coworkers as long as they are willing to walk!
Enough with my random thoughts for the evening. If you have any thoughts on my random thoughts, please comment away!
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