First day of classes...

I have some good news and I have some bad news this afternoon...good news is I start school today and get to see people from los EEUU. And the bad news is; I broke my fingernail clippers. Long story, doesn't matter...just know I am in Peru without fingernail clippers. ¡Qué lástima! This morning I woke up early...8am to be exact to take a shower and get ready for my first meeting at UPC. I ate breakfast...scrambled eggs and hotdogs (I think they call it bacon here), and sat around until it was time for Patty and me to walk to UPC to begin the tour. The campus is very small and it is surrounded by brick walls, meaning you have to have an ID to get into the school gates. That makes me feel a little better, and once you get inside the campus it looks like a whole new world. The building are very tall, most have around 5-6 floors...lots of stairs to climb. I have four classes, and three out of the four are in the same building in the same room. Hearing people speak in Spanish so fast is a little unnerving but I know I will get the hang of it. We went on a campus tour and saw all of the buildings and things around the buildings, but I think it will take some exploring before I feel very comfortable. I'm sure I can ask Daniela if I have any questions as well. Today, after almuerzo, when I go back for class I will take some pictures of the campus...better to be a tourist now and take a million pictures as opposed to two months from now, ¿no?

Sidenote: I'm getting really good at typing accents and ¡ and ¿ really fast...¡qué buena!

Yesterday, I felt pretty lazy because I literally stayed on my bed until Patty's mom, brother (and his family) came over at 7:30 to chat and eat ice cream. I met two of Dani's and Mauri's cousins named Pedro and Omar. They both know a little English. Pedro has been studying English for 10 years, so that just goes to show how difficult learning English is. It was nice to be around people my age, since I hadn't really seen anyone from UNK yet. 

Lomo saltado

The people here are so welcoming, and give plenty of invitations. I expect there will be some people to are not interested in foreigners, but for the most part everyone has been very open and inviting. 

For almuerzo yesterday, we had a Peruvian plate called "lomo saltado", which is beef with onions, tomatos, french fries, and rice. It was good, and I am trying new foods. I even ate some onions. If you know me well enough, you will applaud me for this accomplishment. 

The weather has been pretty pleasant, there is always a little breeze, so having my balcony door open is very helpful during the day...but during the night it's useless. Plus, I'm a little scared to have it open during the night por ladrones...a little far fetched for living on the fourth floor, but you NEVER know. 

As for today, I have one class from 2-5pm and it's in English with Dr. Moorman. Mon-Wed I have ONE class each day from 2-5pm and Thursday I have class from 4-7pm...and Friday estoy libre. ¡Qué bueno! Today, my goal is to buy a cell phone and to exchange my money...I think I will change my money at the school, or maybe just take some out of the ATM. Es mejor. I don't want to get jipped. 

I am excited for the months...weeks...DAYS to come, but first I need to buy some water because these little people don't drink a lot of water here...and I'm a tank. I haven't had water since the flight to Lima. ¡Qué horrible!

¡Hasta luego!