I will be picking up new glasses (yes, I managed to break both pairs I brought with me to Peru) then heading back to Arequipa today. Unfortunately, I probably will not make it to Chivay (in the canyon) in time for the biggest celebration of the year, but that just might be for the best... no drunk men to deal with.
I feel so far away from "home" right now. My tiny room in the canyon feels beyond distant as I walk by the 2,000 s/. ($600) dress in a Limenian boutique. It is kind of funny how I act when I have access now, it is like I don't need it. There used to be a mad dash whenever I came into town to buy everything I thought I needed. Now, I don't really see a need for a lot of it. I can go get a glass of wine, and I would enjoy it oh, so much, but it just doesn't make sense when that 10 s/. could feed me for two days in the canyon. Or, I could use money I save to make improvements on my host family's house and use that to teach them how to live healthfully. That is so much more rewarding than any amenity I could find in Lima or even the finest glass of wine.
Another funny realization... I still don't have a mirror in my room in the canyon. Every time I see my reflection when I come into the city it is like meeting someone new. During the few weeks I have been mirror-less my hair always grows or my weight varies. Perhaps I will put the 40 s/. up for a mirror, but I just can't validate it at this point. My little pocket mirror that shows me my face in portions will have to do.
Hey gorgeous. Just thinking about you and wishing you were here. We just sent a package so keep an eye out for it. I know we'll be thinking a lot about you over these holiday, and missing you very much. <3 <3 <3
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