Well, Tommy, they dont¨exactly use "pen" or "pin" here. I have no idea how to say pin in Spanish, but pen in Latin America is lapicera. Maybe we should just all use lapicera from now on to avoid confusion?
Last night I was watching the news with Maria, Edson, and Emily (Edsons girlfriend) and we started watching some kind of story about the Peruvian congress. It was pretty insane. Emily said it was a circus and I agreed it was a little like a soap opera/drama television show... Apparently people fall asleep during sessions all the time and they get it on tape. The periodistas (news casters) put the cameras VERY close to the faces of these members of congress as theyre talking. Last night they even captured a small spat between two congresistas. Somehow there doesnt seem to be much pride taken in the job... But sometimes I suppose you could call our congress a circus as well. It just looks a bit nicer on television.
One thing about Cusco is that the dry season is literally a dry season. The whole city wakes up every morning with a sore throat and dry lips. Today the combination of that dryness and my weakened immune system (it takes time to build up the right bacteria in a new place) has left me with a cough, a sneeze, and a terrible sore throat. Most of the group has either already gone through this or is starting to deal with it now, like me. I think Im going to go to the pharmacy (where you never need prescriptions) to get something for my throat and stock up on chapstick.
Last night I also found out more about Edsons work in the restoration of art. He showed us a series of pictures of art that was almost completely destroyed by water or not being taken care of. Then he showed us the process of restoring it using tiny points of paint to slowly, slowly fix it so it looks almost as good as new. It is incredible how much they are able to do. When I saw the before paintings I thought there was no hope! But Edson does really amazing work. It takes a lot of patience. I dont know if I could do it!
Note: Please excuse my lack of apostrophes in this entry... I couldnt figure out how to make an apostrophe (even a weird incorrect one) on this keyboard.
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Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! And I love your way with words! Hope your throat gets better. How do you get dollars changed into peruvian money? And how's the weather? And are there any hotels near where you live or go to school? It is still in the 90's here in Lexington. Take Care, Love, Dad.
Being caught sleeping while congress is in session is still preferable to being arrested in a public restroom for lewd behavior! Sure not much pride in that! Such is the life of one of our NOW ex-congressman.
Still you're learning lots of new and different things. The art restoration sounds interesting and you're meeting new people all the time.
Pete has a sore throat too. Maybe you caught his bug! Today is our 5th anniversary!
Will you get a free day this weekend? Hope so.
Love you!
Laura, You, as always, are a great storyteller. Sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure with a wonderful family. A little news here--I have a new blue convertible. The "girls" haven't gone cruisin' yet but soon. Glad you are getting good food. Have fun!! Topsy
Hi Laura,
We are really enjoying your entries - I have to say it seems like we are there with you based on your detail. We are looking forward to seeing pictures to put with the words. We now will have to read up the government there and of course you'll have to keep us updated with what you learn in your political class.
Your schedule sounds incredible, so not surprised you are feeling run down, but what an adventure you are experiencing! Thank you for sharing with all of us. P.s. Tommy does like your idea of agreeing to one word "Pen" (regardless of the language it is in)!!
Take Care & hope you are feeling better. Tommy, Holly, Stephen, Lizzy
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