Woke up around 6am to take my last hot shower for awhile. My friends A, S and I left the Lima apartment a little after 7 and grabbed a taxi to the bus station. We had just missed the 7:30 bus so we waited around for the next one. Lucky for us, they depart every thirty minutes. I am amazed that a three hour busride cost only around $5, the price of a fancy cup of coffee. I am so grateful that it is so affordable, because it will allow me to go visit friends for a few days when I feel the urge, without having to stress about the cost. Busride went by quick. They showed a W ill S mith movie, but since I didn't feel like watching it in Spanish, I read one of my favorite books, studied some Spanish and admired the beautiful coastline and waves instead. Buses are super comfortable, if you are a small Peruvian or if the person in front of you doesn't tip their chair back. I wasn't so lucky and got my knee bonked pretty hard and had to spend the rest of the trip in an interesting position... My short Peruvian friend looked very comfy next to me!! Travelling and when buying pants are the few times I wish my legs were a bit shorter...
Discovered that summer is in full swing when we arrived and the heat felt amazing. Not a stuffy kind of heat because there is a nice breeze, but very comfortable. Went to my new home but only had time to pick up a key from "my new family" and throw my bags in the room and then we headed over to the hotel to get the team all checked in before they arrived in the van. After lunch we went to a town about 45 min north called Sayan. He handed out bread and prayed for people in one of the poorest area. Two of the kids from the orphanage and the secretary had come with us so they could spend time with their sponsors, and they always need a chaperon when leaving the orphanage. Had a great time and on our last stop on our way home, the secretary started asking questions about our faith and God, and she ended up giving her heart to the Lord right there in the van! It was so exciting to welcome her to the family!!
Another highlight of the day was going to the orphanage in the evening and seeing the kids. I can't get over how amazing they all are. I know I am where I am supposed to be right now. I told them I was staying in town for awhile and when I asked who wanted to learn English there were lots of little hands in the air, both boys and girls. My Jose was with his guardian tonight, but there were plenty of other little boys to hug, arm wrestle, tickle and snuggle with. I can't believe I really get to stay here. I get to see them again and again and again... I don't have to say goodbye in a few day.
One of the guys from our team were going to escort me home after dinner because it was kind of late, but the one taxi driver we know in Huacho came by the restaurant to visit with us and he ended up giving me a ride home. Perfect timing. He practised what little English he knew and I struggled along with my little Spanish and we actually had a little conversation going. I was really tired but didn't want to go to bed until I had unpacked my clothes, Spanish books and toiletries and got a little organized. Now I feel good. I am home.
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