Blogs from Junin, Peru, South America - page 10

After 4 days of unexpected travel 'blips' I have made it to Huancayo! Flashback recap: my flight was nearly cancelled, my luggage ended up missing, I spent hours trying to make one phone call to Huancayo, I had difficulties finding a bank that would accept travelers checks, there were transportation strikes - just to name a few 'blips'. It seems that almost every task that I attempt to complete is unsuccessful the first time. :) I had an interesting conversation with a fellow traveler about my experiences. He told me there is an expression in Bolivia; "A baby that does not cry, dies." His remarks had me speechless for a few moments. It did apply to my insignificant 'luggage missing' situation, but it also applies to many aspects of life. Those who are quiet, tend ... read more

We were recommended to go to Huancayo via Lima as the alternative road is very bad. So we took a 22 hour bus journey to Lima with the intention of staying overnight and get a bus to Huancayo in the morning. We were dropped off in Lima early in the morning in a random street. We didnt have a clue where we were and later found out Lima doesnt have one main bus terminal, we were just dropped off outside the bus office. Trying to find accomodation in Lima was harder than we thought. The first place we tried looked dodgy and was full. They wouldnt even open the door to us, just told us to go away. The second had been knocked down and the third was trying to charge us a fortune, we finally ... read more

I don't have much to say tonight. But on the rare occasion when I have time to sit at the computer I feel as though I should write out a few words. Running water. There is none. Frustrating. Yet, speaking of running...I went running today! First time here. I had earlier resigned to the fact that it was impossible to run here, but then I discovered this secret little clan of Peruvian runners that jog around the park in their little Peruvian clothes...and so I joined them. Then I headed off up some hills a bit (yes, it was very safe). BUT MY LUNGS. My poor little organ lungs. They were really suffering. Iowa----Peru. Slight difference in elevation? (No...) It was funny, because I wasn't sweating, my legs didn't hurt...but honestly it felt as though my ... read more

Hola guapitos. Today was absolutely one of the coolest days of my life thus far. I mean, really cool. So the other volunteers and I rented a pick-up truck and drove about an hour out of this incredibly loud and busy city. I can´t express how nice it was to be out in the countryside....mountains all around (high peaks with snow!)...burrows, sheep, pigs...streams, trees...it was grand. Really grand. Anyways, we rented horses for three hours and headed off into the mountains; riding through little pueblo villages along the way. Have I mentioned people´s reactions to ¨gringos¨ here? Oh my gosh, EVERYONE is so shocked. They all stop and stare...although they are generally really polite. (This was not the case in Lima-EVERY SINGLE man stopped and stared and made comments etc). Umm, what was I talking ... read more

The House of Christian Rock South America » Peru » Huancayo By Evan DaviesMay 18th 2007Evan DaviesHere is some photos from our time in Huancayo where we were volunteering again the rest of the blog to come. For more photos see www.flickr.com/photos/katierob... read more