Saturday, July 19, 2008

July 18, Mexico city/Lima, Peru



This entry will be short because all we did before leaving Mexico City was the last minute shopping, but also it will be bittersweet. Sweet, because we are all looking forward to exploring our next destination- Peru; but also bitter, because we had to say good-bye to two people who became quite close to us during our two weeks here in Mexico. First, to Benito, our bus driver, who provided us with snacks and water, and demonstrated his amazing driving skills maneuvering a rather large bus in very narrow, and often very busy intersections. We also said farewell to Jorge who was our guide, advisor, entertainer, and a wonderful friend to all of us. We put together a memory box, which we hope reminds him of us; and from our part we will not forget Jorge´s patience, expertise, and great sense of humor, which he never lost dealing with our charming, but sometimes challenging group.

We boarded our plane to Lima at 5:30 P.M. and arrived at 11:15 P.M. We are ready for our second part of the trip. It will be very interesting to compare these two countries, especially because for many of us it will be the first time visiting Peru.

Galina, Wooster School, Danbury, CT

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