Category Archive: Peru

When I first arrived in Lima, Peru, the first thing I saw was airport employees wearing masks. Assistants in customs were wearing masks. Cashiers in stores were wearing masks. Starbuck’s (YES there is Starbucks in Peru – Thank GOODNESS!) baristas were wearing masks too. Custodians were wearing masks while they were mopping up some sh**. […]

I’m being shipped off to Peru to learn Spanish as my third language and of course, to see another part of the world!  For the past few months, my mind has been spinning with excitement and nerves.  I’ve heard stories that pickpocketing is not uncommon in South America and because it’s a third world country, […]