Where we live and where we work every day...

On Tuesday we were set apart by President Bowman and began working almost immediately.  A group of Norte Americanos came through so we assisted them.  We did some other things and also spent a good deal of time studying, trying to get up to speed with the language and work in the temple.  We are working the afternoon shift so we leave the apartment at 12:45 and walk with the Cordons to the temple and then return home about 9:00 PM. We live on the piso uno or first floor. I am happy not to climb stairs every day especially as we are moving in and shopping still.  All of the electricity here is 220V so we have adapters for our Macs and other things. We are still looking for a couple power strips. On Saturday we are going to Jockey Plaza. In Spanish is comes out "ho-kay" plaza.  There is a Maestro Tienda at the plaza. We also are going to search for a Canasta's Pollo, or chicken restaurant.  A couple of the hermanos or brothers at the temple recommended it above Pardo's which I tried on Monday.  So much food but a lot of time to explore and discover.

The security company representative came by yesterday and we paid our share for a 24/7 security guard in front of our building.  I think each guard must have a 12 hour shift.  We pay this company S70 soles for one month.  That is about $23.00.

I also had my first haircut since leaving Utah.  It was highway robbery I was told by friends but I have to admit it was the best cut I have had in a very long time, decades.  It cost me the equivalent of $10.00 US. I got a head and neck massage thrown in as part of the service. I plan on seeing William next month. No offense to Doug at Town and Country but paying $14.00 in Bountiful does not "cut" it.

We have been walking a lot in the mornings to various stores and shopping centers.  We went to Wongs on the Javier Prado today. Yesterday it was to the Metro, another store but not worth the walk as we have our own brand new Tottus right here in the neighborhood. It is much like Target and even sell similar brands as Target. I bought a jar of peanut butter as that is not supposed to be available in Peru. This is genuine Skippy's. La vida es buena con Skippy's.