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PERU | Thursday, 11 October 2007 | Views [474] | Comments [6]

DAY ONE

Hi everyone.

I am doing well even with the jet lag tiredness.

Already met some lovely people.  Janet a Peruvian, married to a German chap, lving in Atlanta, with a sister in LIma, who I can go an visit. 

Met an american diplomat with lots of tips for going out and about in Peru, where to go and what to see.  Met these guys on flight from Miami to Lima.

The American securtity guys are strict ' no smiles from them.  One chap really takes his job seriously. With a strong hint of {me man, you woman in his voice said {WE HAVE A PROBLEM HERE, looking at my immigration form.  I had not filled in the section of US address as I was not staying in the US. He firmly explained I had to write {in transit{ on the form, proceeded to do so for me and let me pass through, without a {have a nice day{.  I responded by with a bright smile ' now I know what to do...

But now I am at last in Arequipa. You can{t see actually where I am on the map... Arequipa is an hour flight from Lima.  I{m about to go for a stroll to find a coffee shop.  You will have to escape any typos, this key board is spanish! To the relief of some of you, I didnt bring my laptop.  Would have been too heavy, but the jury is out as most hotel rooms have free wireless.  I{m in the hotel business room' which is pretty private.  If its liek this at all hotels, I'll be sorted. Texts are great by the way and I will probably using that mode of comms in the jungle in a few weeks.

Did you know that 46% of Peruvians are considered poor, yet Peru is one the worlds top exporters of gold, silver, asparagus and white onions.  Check out your produce labels in Tescos.  By courtesty of one of my guides ' Pablo.  Journey latin America is grat by the way...they think of everything and guides are great.  In Arequipa I am in the capable hands of Antoinette.

Going for a stroll into Arequipa now and then early dinner at hotel... apparently a baked chilli pepper stuffed with meat and cheese is very good...then early to bed before a tour of the city. I'll  be able to tell you a little bit more about life here tomorrow.  I'm 5 hrs behind you guys by the way.

Uploading photos may be a challenge ' but I will do my best...until next time.

Love.

Marcie

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Comments

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Hi Marc
So glad you are safe and have met some friendly people
I'm missing you already and have no one to moan about work too.Can't wait to see some photos if you can manage it.. I will text I'm sure you will and have fun fun fun!!!!

Love you loads
Jack
xx

  Jacqueline McLeod (Lil'sis) Oct 11, 2007 9:22 PM

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Hi Marci.

Glad you got to the promised land safe and sound, and about to start your pilgrimage.
Have a blessed time.
Speak again soon, enjoy your coffee.

Big Bro

  Winston McLeod Oct 11, 2007 11:50 PM

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Hi Marci,

Missing you but only because we know you're so far away. Send photos of all the beauty you see out there. Alice sends big hugs and kisses and will post her own message to you at some point. Am going to speak to Cynthia later today. Does she know you've gone? Will let her know what your'e doing. Love you lots.

Ex

  Evie Oct 12, 2007 2:23 AM

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P.S.

Is that American Diplomat married!!!

  Evie Oct 12, 2007 2:26 AM

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Wow so much in such a short time.
Only you wold be chatting to a diplomat - useful though!
how long are you away for?
Take care
Fi x

  fiona mcquillan Oct 12, 2007 2:41 AM

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Hi Marci, I'm so excited to be reading your journal, what a life changing experience, have loads of fun, love you lots, look after yourself, Tracey xxxxxx

  Tracey Golder Oct 17, 2007 10:42 PM

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