It’s been a few weeks since my last blog post and since then there have been a number of things that have occurred. I will try to cover just about everything I’ve experienced or done throughout these last 3-4 weeks.
Week 3
Our conversation/grammar professor took us to Matucana, which is a small town in the Andes to go on a hike to Antakallo waterfall. We began our journey by leaving UPC bright and early at about 8 A.M. reason being we had a two-hour bus ride ahead of us to Matucana. On our way we had to cross much of Lima and little towns. We were able to see first hand why people say 70% of Lima is composed of shantytown communities. Although we’ve had the chance to see those communities from afar before, this was one of our first times going through such areas. Although they say people in these communities are usually the happiest, it makes me thankful for all I have and have taken for granted. Once we arrived at Matucana and gathered ourselves we began our hike on the side of a mountain towards the waterfall. It was a great experience, I had always wanted to go on an actual hike and knew I would enjoy it, this trip made me realize that I was right! After a little less than two hours we arrived at the waterfall. The sight was breathtaking. Dark green vegetation covered everything surrounding the falls with the rocks directly under, being the only exception.
Spring Break
Spring Break week was nothing but beach, beach and a little more beach. Jacob and I had previously gone to a beach with his hosts Americo and Carlos with big waves and unlike San Bartolo that is rocky, had soft fine feet soothing sand. We gathered just about the whole group and headed towards the beach most of our free days that week. I found the place with the best ceviche so far for the best price! 20 soles, which would be the equivalent of $6.60 for an appetizer and the main meal!
Week 3
Our conversation/grammar professor took us to Matucana, which is a small town in the Andes to go on a hike to Antakallo waterfall. We began our journey by leaving UPC bright and early at about 8 A.M. reason being we had a two-hour bus ride ahead of us to Matucana. On our way we had to cross much of Lima and little towns. We were able to see first hand why people say 70% of Lima is composed of shantytown communities. Although we’ve had the chance to see those communities from afar before, this was one of our first times going through such areas. Although they say people in these communities are usually the happiest, it makes me thankful for all I have and have taken for granted. Once we arrived at Matucana and gathered ourselves we began our hike on the side of a mountain towards the waterfall. It was a great experience, I had always wanted to go on an actual hike and knew I would enjoy it, this trip made me realize that I was right! After a little less than two hours we arrived at the waterfall. The sight was breathtaking. Dark green vegetation covered everything surrounding the falls with the rocks directly under, being the only exception.
Spring Break
Spring Break week was nothing but beach, beach and a little more beach. Jacob and I had previously gone to a beach with his hosts Americo and Carlos with big waves and unlike San Bartolo that is rocky, had soft fine feet soothing sand. We gathered just about the whole group and headed towards the beach most of our free days that week. I found the place with the best ceviche so far for the best price! 20 soles, which would be the equivalent of $6.60 for an appetizer and the main meal!