First Day

After a crazy experience with trying to get to South America I finally made it! Lima, though heavily populated and extremely poor (and areas are rich, they tend to be right next to each other) , it is a beautiful city. The city itself is right on the water and from the hostel I'm able to see the Pacific ocean.

My first experience is has been interesting. The hostel sent a driver to pick me up, which was definitely an experience. The car was not made to fit a guy that is over 6 ft. I practiced my Spanish with him and he practiced his English with me. I definitely need to spend some quality time with the language... oh well, that is what I am here for.

Next, I come to the hostel to find a party going on. We hop ship and head to a bar. I had a good time with the group (it consisted of an irishman, two english guys, 4 canadians and one swiss girl). I had a few beers and then headed back to the hostel (by that time it was approx 3 in the morning). It made for an exciting morning though... I am still on my normal wake up at 7am mode and that did not sit well with partying and staying out late. But it was part of the south american experience!

Will write more later. Take care.