My Life in Pictures

So I thought that instead of a long boring post where I try to be all metaphorical and philosophical I would just simply show you some of the sights that I see everyday to give you an idea of what my day to day life is like.

My typical breakfast: fresh bread from the bakery, fresh cheese, fresh squeezed orange juice (notice any pattern here?), and of course COFFEE!

On Mondays I ususally take mototaxi into work because I'm carrying my laptop and it's safer than walking, plus it gives me like 20 more minutes to sleep and get ready in the morning.

Also on Mondays we have a weekly meeting and devotional. Each department shares what's going on in their area and ask for prayers for certain projects, people, etc. Then we break up into groups and pray.

On the other days of the week I walk to work. It's about a mile from my house to the office. I do this 4 times a day! This is one of the paths I take. It's really pretty, but it's right by the river and a lot of people dump or burn trash around there and so often it smells.

This is the view from my desk. Notice how I have gmail up on the computer screen. There is a running joke with the YAVs and our coordinator that we gchat with each other more than we actually do work.

This is the cutie-patootie who sells churros at the bakery on the corner near my house. About once a week I succumb to temptation on the way home from work and have to buy a churro. Besides who can say no to that smile?

This the collectivo "Micro" bus that I take to get out to the farm and shelter where I work with the kids out there for one afternoon a week. I'm sure my Lima friends are laughing right now at the lack of people on the bus, but let me assure you that not 5 minutes after I took this picture it was full enough that several people were standing. Also it only costs me s/1.50 which is about $0.50 for a good 30-45 minute drive.

When I get off the bus I have to cross the river on this fun but kinda sketchy boat that you pay 70 centimos (like $0.20) for someone to pulley you across. During the rainy season however (Dec. - April) there is a sort of basket seat that is hung from those cables in the right of the picture and they pulley you across that way.

One of the fields that I cross on my way to get the farm. Yes, it is quite the trek to get out there and back. Hopefully in the future there will be easier access, although right now the set up is nice because it keeps the kids in our shelter safer to have them in such a remote place.

So there it is, glimpses into my life through my eyes. I also have many more pictures from my life and year here on my facebook, the links to which you can find on the right hand side bar. Sorry that I don't have more picture of some of the actual work that I do, and I promise I do do SOMETHING! It's not all just gchat and exotic vacations with the YAVs. I just can't post any pictures of the kids and the women I work with because of their sensitive cases and privacy. HOWEVER, I will be giving a very informal photo presentation and sort of brief summary of my YAV year and work at St. James Presbyterian Church in Jenks on Sunday August 1st after worship, during Sunday school time, so at about 10:30am. This is just the first presentation that I have planned and I will not hesistate to share my photos and experiences to anyone who asks. So just let me know!

I'm writing another post about my future plans, so look for that probably this week. And thanks again for following me this far!!