1. Old people’s wrinkled smiles
2. Hanging out in the chacra- probably my favorite place in Peru
7. Throwing around Peruvian “jerga” (slang) to the amusement of all those around me
8. Being gifted fruit as I walk through town
9. Ridiculous encounters that would never happen elsewhere
12. 3 course meals for 5 soles ($1.75)
14. Being told that my white skin is beautiful… who needs a tan?
15. A hot shower after weeks without one
16. Making a joke in Spanish that people actually understand
27. Climbing a tree and being tall enough to reach the perfect fruit
3. Seeing a baby walk or talk for the first time, which makes me realize how long I’ve been here
4. Going to SERPOST and having a handwritten letter or thoughtful package from home.
5. The luxury of having time to just think
6. Castillos at town festivals (enormous firework towers that spit sparks all over the crowd)
7. Throwing around Peruvian “jerga” (slang) to the amusement of all those around me8. Being gifted fruit as I walk through town
9. Ridiculous encounters that would never happen elsewhere10. Laughing with my host family
11. When a taxi driver agrees to the first price I offer
11. When a taxi driver agrees to the first price I offer12. 3 course meals for 5 soles ($1.75)
13. Spitting guaba seeds in the chacra
14. Being told that my white skin is beautiful… who needs a tan?15. A hot shower after weeks without one
16. Making a joke in Spanish that people actually understand
17. When my host family calls me their hija/hermana
18. How good a real hug feels
18. How good a real hug feels19. When teenagers seek me out for personal advice
20. Peruvian baby cheeks and deep brown eyes
21. Hearing my name echoed through the streets as I pass by
22. A juicy Porotina pineapple
23. Cooking and eating delicious baked goods with people here
24. The sun setting over the distant mountains as I run along the sugarcane fields
21. Hearing my name echoed through the streets as I pass by22. A juicy Porotina pineapple
23. Cooking and eating delicious baked goods with people here
24. The sun setting over the distant mountains as I run along the sugarcane fields25. Losing all embarrassment over dancing at any and all occasion
26. Being told that I “dominate” Spanish
26. Being told that I “dominate” Spanish27. Climbing a tree and being tall enough to reach the perfect fruit
