Week 1 in Peru

HOLA from Peru!

Well week one is down the hatch and Brent and I are still alive and loving it!  We have had the chance to meet most everyone we will be working with and we are beginning to have things added to the schedule.  We have been just getting acclimated so far to the culture and the fact that cars on the street WILL NOT stop for you when crossing the street... haha Brent found that out first hand a couple of days ago when an SUV rounded the corner and about took out his knees.  Luckily his cat-like reflexes saved him from what could have been certain disaster. 

The first trip south about 3 miles to Chorrillos was Saturday night.  It was amazing to meet everyone there.  The pictures on the blog from the videos are very true to what we saw there.  Many kids came to sing, dance, and hear what was said that night and the leader, Zelmar, said that it was a miracle that they were there much less the fact that they were able to keep all the kids quiet and still for that long.  The kids were awesome.  Hardly any speak English which makes me want to continue to learn Spanish even more.  Brent and I are both looking forward to what we are able to do with the kids as summer approaches and we begin to spend more time with them.

We have been able to see a good bit of Mira Flores and Chorrillos over the past few days with our new friend and tour guide Tonito.  He was actually a part of the first group that began TPC in Mira Flores and he has been very nice to take us around and has even bought us dinner a couple of times.  Last night we met him and 5 time national champion and local hero surfer Roberto "Mueles" (stands for molars... like teeth) Maz for a movie and some ice cream.  He owns and runs one of the best surf camps here in Mira Flores.  His company even partners with a private school here in town to give surfing as a class during the school year. Sounds like my kind of recess. 

Everyone so far has been very nice and have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome.  We go to the Mira Flores TPC meeting tonight to watch a movie that was actually made by some guys who are from North Carolina.  It's going to be a good night.  Brent learns to surf we think tomorrow so wish us luck as we brave the cold waters of Lima!  Waves should be pretty good though and we cant wait.  Thanks to everyone who is following, I will continue to post!  Pictures to come!

Chris