Soy una gringa. Verdad.

Today was interesting. After going to class at 2pm, our class decided that we should all get phones so we could communicate with each other. Some people already had a cellphone, but I did not. We came up with a plan, to go to Jockey Plaza which is a BIG mall about 20 minutes from the University so we could purchase our phones. The decision was to take a micro/combi to Jockey. I regret that decision, completely. 

Let me explain a combi to you...they are the Peruvian version of a clown car. Let me just show you...

Literally, there is someone yelling out the door for more people to get on...granted it is very cheap transportation (from UPC to Jockey S/3 total which is around $1.25), I think I will stick to taxis from now on. When I told my family our class was going to ride a combi to the mall, they looked at me and said ¿no en taxi? and I should have just took a taxi. 

You see, I don't have the best balance in the world and for those of you who have had the pleasure of knowing Lima traffic...you need balance. Center lines, no importa. Other cars, no importa. Speed limit, no importa. It's complete chaos. So back to my poor balance...I had to stand in the combi and let's just say I owe Kim, Lanisa and los pobrecitos chicos an apology for body slamming and falling all over during the ride. All I have to say about it is, IT WAS MY FIRST TIME...AND LAST. 

I explained what happened to my family and how much I don't like the combis and they kind of laughed and said "pobrecita", without really saying it...I could read it in their eyes, they knew what I was in for but I'm glad they let me experience the mistake on my own lol. 

Clearly, la gringa in the combi was me. And I'm not even ashamed. Overall, it was an experience that I am glad I had...but I don't wish to experience it again. :)