July 28th and 29th are the independence days of Peru. I arrived here the night of the 28th, so I missed all the festivities of that day, but my family took me into the city on the 29th. We drove along the beach visiting several different festivals. There were parties everywhere! And at every one of them, there were people dressed in traditional Peruvian outfits and costumes doing traditional Peruvian dances. My host mom kept taking my camera and saying ``Ah Caroline, foto! foto!`` and asking people in cotumes if they would pose for a picture with me.. And everytime I went to take a picture, my little host brother Matias would run up and join. It was very fun, and an interesting experience for me!
I know I have only been here a few days, but I already feel so at home here! Peru es mi pais :)
Hola, Caroline! Que bien te ves alla en el Peru! Y tu "hermanito" es tan mono!
ReplyDeleteOK, I guess I shouldn't be writing in Spanish on your blog for English-speakers! If you will send me an email address where you can be reached, you and I and your classmates can correspond in Spanish. Send me a snail mail address as well, and we will be able to send you care packages. I love the idea of this blog! It's such a good way for everyone back home to stay informed about what you're up to. I totally agree with what your family said earlier: As your ear adjusts to the local accent, communicating in Spanish will get easier and easier. You will be the queen of the class in Spanish 5! Hasta pronto, Sra. R