Friday, May 21
Our first layover was San Salvador, El Salvador. We went shopping for the Diamonds. (Which is not to be confused with Diamond shopping.) Let's just say we were pleased with how it went.
Costa Rica was beautiful, and uneventful. Jen was going to leave a message in the bathroom for you, Becky, but figured that would be setting a bad example for our niece.
We arrived in Lima without problems, and made it through customs without a second look. (Even at the salami.) We were welcomed by an extremely excited Monica, with Dunkin Doughnuts in one hand, and her camera in the other.
The drive from the airport to the convent was an experience for Jen all on its own. She was trying to drive from the back seat, and unfortuantely Mark was in the seat in front of her getting all the effects from it. We arrived at the convent and became human again with a shower. After relaxing for a little bit Katherine arrived home and we feasted on a dinner of salami sandwiches on homemade bread. We tried some new fruits as well. The easiest way to explain one of them is a "fuzzy melon" which tastes somewhere inbetween the taste of a melon and a cotton ball.
An Excited Katherine Posing with the Salami
Lima, Peru
Monica Showing off her Pig Cutting Board
Lima, Peru
After Dinner we headed to the next parrish over for a going away celebration for Father Tom's niece. She has been working among the locals establishing 34 pre-schools in 19 school districts. On the way to the celebration, we ran across a parade commerating the 50th anniversary of Santa Maria Elementary School.
Parade for Santa Maria Elementary School
Lima, Peru
Parade for Santa Maria Elementary School
Lima, Peru
A Going Away Celebration
Lima, Peru
It was very appreciated for the Sisters to include us in their day to day activities. It's always a treat to see how locals live when traveling.