The above describes so far my experience of being back in Lima but the order well you decide!
I arrived back last night at about 9.30pm weary but so pleased to be HOME. I felt so at ease when we drove through the last check point to arrive back in the city of so many sides and 50 districts.
When I arrived back at the flat I was welcomed by the wonderful Valetina and Junior the dog. I made a quick change around and left again at 10pm to go and meet the guys for a drink. I stippulated to them when I arrived at the cafe that one drink was my limit. I arrived home again at 4am. Lets just say we never said how big or long the drink had to be. We all headed to a salsa club for Marco's birthday. I met Marco some weeks ago, he has no English but a good smile and some mean moves on the dance floor. There were several live bands by whom I was seduced and however cheesy and greasy salsa maybe I cant resist its sweaty charms.
This morning after a few hours sleep I was up again for surfing. I plodded down to the beach dutifully to be met by Manuel hobbling dramatically from sea urchin spikes that he had taken on board on Friday. I have had such spikes stuck in my feet for a week now and felt no inclination to make such a dramatic show of distress and he calls himself a tough surfer and laughs at my bruises.
After a successful lesson where Manuel and I decided that I am 85% there (we hit a good compromise number) I stayed for a time chatting with the other surfers and struggling to maintain my dignity as I yanked at my wetsuit and fell into the sand.
Upon my return I faced the phone call from home that I knew would confirm my worst ideas that yes I am unable to continue on my trip that I had so been looking forward to and that altitude is a no go zone. So now the afternoon lies ahead for planning I have a wealth of Lonely Planet books and I will now actually get round to reading them and bending their spines rather than returning to Guernsey with them in pristine condition.
My initial plan is to head to Pisco, Ica and then Arequipa as this is only at 7000 feet so I think me old body can handle this and then possibly into Bolivia although this is also pretty high and I will have to avoide the sacred Lake Titicaca. so all in all I will atleast be avoiding the path most trod and exploring Peru the alternative way. Yesterday my mind was split ignore the advice and go any way screw the risks or re gather my thoughts and take it slow. I have decided for the safer second option for I do want to return home at some point!
I was however told by Vladimir that I would be able to get a job here in Lima even with my poor spanish that extends to talking about the weather. So maybe i will be in Lima for longer than planned, well atleast they have milk here!
I hope that all is well on the home front
Love to one and all
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