MY ROOM

MY BEAUTIFUL FLOOR

 View from my window

 Various pictures of and from the Peace corps training center.

Chaclacyo, my home for the next 9 weeks. East of Lima at the base of the sierras. The Mountains I see are rocks with some lines of trees.  Obviously the trees are where there is a bit more water.  We went about 20 minutes to the east last weekend and there was one Mountain we could see with some green on it. I have had some interesting fruits that I never had before and there are more in the markets. I will post more pictures next week but for now these pictures are of my room and the Peace Corps Center. 

 Bags are packed are ready to go.

 Our room

 First morning in Peru

Here I am enjoying my first day. We are all tired but enjoying Lima.

My friends gave me a great send off party, wonderful friends and food. Some of the dishes had a Peruvian accent, a quinoa and vegetable soup (with chunks of ginger root) muy sabroso! A salad made with a dark brown quinoa, and a dish made with several kinds of potatoes were among the many foods served. Joan even went out of her way and baked a cake. Nancy had, in raging granny style, created a send off song just for the occasion.  Of course the conversation and company was also enjoyable. This was a special occasion and I appreciated everyone coming and giving me such a great send off.
Thank you! It was wonderful!