At placement today, we painted more of the exterior of the Wawa Wasi. It was not quite as cold today, and it's supposed to get warmer as the week progresses. We learned yesterday that this past five day period has been the coldest in a very long time here in Lima. Of course they have :-).
After placement, we again had a Spanish lesson. Then, Rebecca, Amy, and I went to Miraflores, the district on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Miraflores is located on clifftops overlooking the ocean, and it is absolutely beautiful. It is one of the wealthier districts in Lima, and the disparity between it and the district in which I work is startling.
We started at Larcomar, the shopping mall. We then walked along the clifftop path to Parque de Amor (Park of Love). This park is stunning. It is full of cement structures (benches and such) covered in mosaic tile. It has gorgeous views of the ocean, including the men surfing in this cold!! We had fun taking pictures and admiring the views. We walked down to the lighthouse. On the way back, we got to see people hang-gliding off the cliffs. I am seriously considering this. I think it would be breathtaking and so mu
ch fun.
After placement, we again had a Spanish lesson. Then, Rebecca, Amy, and I went to Miraflores, the district on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Miraflores is located on clifftops overlooking the ocean, and it is absolutely beautiful. It is one of the wealthier districts in Lima, and the disparity between it and the district in which I work is startling.
We started at Larcomar, the shopping mall. We then walked along the clifftop path to Parque de Amor (Park of Love). This park is stunning. It is full of cement structures (benches and such) covered in mosaic tile. It has gorgeous views of the ocean, including the men surfing in this cold!! We had fun taking pictures and admiring the views. We walked down to the lighthouse. On the way back, we got to see people hang-gliding off the cliffs. I am seriously considering this. I think it would be breathtaking and so mu
ch fun.
Tomorrow is Independence Day here, and I cannot wait to see the festivities. Each building is mandated to fly the national flag, and it seems so patriotic here - even in the poorest districts. We are having a special lunch, and we might check out the parade. We'll see manana!!
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