Bienvenida a Trujillo

After a pretty uncomfortable night of sleep on an airport bench, I got on the most comfortable nine hour bus ride ever. Seriously, Greyhound and Coach Canada could learn a few things from these guys. I had access to functioning wi-fi, breakfast and a delicious hot lunch were served, and, best of all, so much leg room i could almost fully stretch out my legs in front of me. Amazing. Once out of Lima the scenery is mostly desert. Rocky mountains and sand dunes on both sides and the Pacific ocean to the left.

I quickly settled en mi casa last night. Most of the other volunteers went to Huanchaco for the night, but since I had been traveling for 3 days and the airport bench didn't make for a great bed, I opted to stay here and hang out with two other girls. We went to the market and then made guacamole and drank some wine in he backyard.

I think this is a pretty noisy neighborhood. When I went to bed there was still very loud music outside and I woke up to dogs, roosters, and a loud voice on a speaker. For a few seconds I was confused and assumed it was a muezzin, but that doesn't make sense and it wasn't nearly as melodious. Still, I had no trouble sleeping. I woke up fairly early and had breakfast outside. The girls were still sleeping so I drew and made sandcastles with Emma, Manuel and Luz' 3 year old. Then I accompanied Luz to the market.

I've yet to find out much about my teaching schedule, but there will be a meeting with everyone tonight. Monday is a holiday, so I should be starting work on Tuesday. That's all for now. Hasta luego!

(I took those two pictures on the bus from Lima to Trujillo.  Pictures of my new home soon...)