I have finally arrived in Lima! Getting off the plane was long because of the swine flu paranoia, but I walk out and there id a swarm of taxi drivers, family members, and random shady people crowding the gates like fans olong the red carpit of the oscars. I walk cautiously, wary of my surroundings. I was told that Lima can be an unsafe place. I take one scan accross the room and get a sense of relief when I see my name written in big block letters on a sign held ...

Now I know why I paid 200$ for my flight from Florida to Peru. Imagine a 6 hour flight with only your mp3 player and two sodukos as entertainment! I also made the unwise decision of not buying a meal before boarding. Not only does the airline not provide any complementry snacks or beverages, they do not have any meals (only chips or nuts). Thi is what made my flight so long. My neighbour seemed to find an effective way to pass the time: one scotch at a time... A...

As I lie in bed, waiting for my alarm to go off, it really hasn't sunk in yet that I will be travelling for 85 days. All I am thinking about is the inventory of everything I need to take with me, making sure I don't forget anything. I get up. I cannot wait for my alarm anymore. It is 5h45. As I get ready, still hung over from the going away party that Samad so kindly organized the night before I worry about not being late. I thank Samad and Jamea for their exce...