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| We witnessed this car make something on the order of a 32 point turn to get into this parallel parking spot. Please notice the other parked car's directions... |
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| More random direction parking... |
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| All done under the observation of the local traffic police and right in front of the driving school, behind the photographer's back |
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| Multitudes of busses |
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| Apurimeña |
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We have had a busy but short work week. We took Tuesday off to do things that needed to be done and by Wednesday we were ready to go to work again and managed to get through several books. On Thursday we had visitors from the National Archives in Lima, they showed a lot of interest in what we do and the progress we have made.
Rich found a couple of names in the birth records lately: Estalin Quispe Huallpa and Hitler Sanchez Choquehuanca. Now, we have run into a few unlikely names but who on earth names a little baby after a megalomaniac mass murderer. We have run into a dog named for the emperor Nero but that was a dog…
Friday May 1, is a national holiday in Peru. International Workers' Day, also known as Labor Day in some places. In Wikepedia, the source of all absolute knowledge, it is painted as a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement, anarchists, socialists, and communists and occurs every year on May Day, 1 May. Our take on it is that it is the world’s largest excuse for wasting time and getting drunk.
We went to the Baratillo (flea market) on Saturday and had a fun time marveling at all the stuff for sale. We came home and ate red chili and homemade tortillas. We’re looking forward to renewing our chili supply when we get to New Mexio.
Rich went to the doctor on Thursday and had his blood pressure checked and his chest listened to. All appears to be in good working order. We had a restful Sunday and talked with kids and grandkids. They told us that they had been praying for Papa to get better and we could tell them that he had a positively amazing recovery. The doctor extended the antibiotics and will run some tests next week to make sure the pneumonia is all gone. The weeks are flying by; we love the work, the people and serving together. We are so grateful for the amazing blessings we have received.
Glad you're doing better, papá. I think the totalitarian names are my new favorites.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I could not help but imagining a little campesino boy with a fake-o toothbrush mustache, hand raised in a sig heil or one sporting a nifty commissar cap...
DeleteMany great canine photos. Many thanks. I feel really sorry for Rasta Dog, though, because that matting must be ruining his skin and circulation. The little terrier cross is adorable. I'm a sucker for a small dog.
ReplyDeleteThe pomegranates look so delish I'm almost in tears.
Can't wait to see you.
Yes, we felt bad for him too, but honestly, he/she looks positively healthy compared with some we have seen.... Same here, we look forward to our visit very much.
DeleteHope you enjoy your trip home.
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