Monday, December 25, 2006

and then I woke up

1 hr. after the passing of Christmas Day, of the comfy floor of my parents' new house, I have a little more than 24hrs. to prepare everything for MOntreal. I ask myself if I'm really ready for the next step. I'm still peeling from the sunburn I got from our walk down the coast. I cannot imagine a more obvious symbol of change.

The leaving was difficult. I cried more than I wanted to when I gave them my goodbye "speech" I told them I cared about them and that they were lucky to be where they were, that they shouldn't take Posada de Belen for granted. I may not agree with all of the religious or political, or even social ideas and habits of the directors, but that home provides an opportunity for those boys that is rare in Peru. I called them today and got the experience to support my supposition that it'll be tough to stay in touch with a bunch of teenage boys. :) Well, can't hold on to anything forever.

In my last days in Peru, I celebrated my 21st, which was nice. Went to a bar and stayed out until 6. THe sun came up, the birdies came out, and I went to the sea with some of the friends who had come to say goodbye. I slept at the home a couple more times. I also got an infection and the opportunity to experience Peruvian health care. WE went to a governmentally subsidized clinic made of shipping containers used on barges. For about 1 dollar, I was able to see 3 doctors, 32 cents per consultation. My my. After a minor surgery and a week on antibiotics, I'm pretty much better.

So, Peru is officially over. I can't believe it. I had a toughish time getting used to ENglish again, made silly mistakes for awhile, but am pretty much back in the swing of things. I'm slightly afraid I"m going to forget it all in a month. :) I should really sleep, because, as my parents will attest to, I have not exactly done a great job preping for the trip to MOntreal over the past week...I've got quite a list for tomorrow. :)
This is a pic of us all from our xmas celebration

For more pics, go to http://mcgill.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007454&l=edec3&id=48101631

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