When I finally arrived at Jorge Chavez International airport, Lima, Peru, I had to pay taxes on the electronic equipments that I brought in, which amounted to 600 sols because of the laptops and projectors that I planned on donating. With my limited Spanish and their limited English, they explained that I had to get a letter from the Peruvian consulate for all the donated items. Then it will be exempted from tax.
Too late.... so I had to pay........ See receipt below.
After my long trip I ordered my first drink in Peru and got my change in nuevo sols.
Yummm... Nice refreshing lemonade.... Oops!! I forgot that I am suppose to drink bottled water only.
Luckily, I am good.... No diarrhea...
I bought a fridge magnet for my aunt because her hobby is collecting magnets from round the world.
I finally made it to Piura though, and am so excited for the next 16 days!
I am happy to see Ginet (my main contact before I came to Piura, Peru) and Giselle to welcome me at the airport.
SURPRISE!!!!!!! I met them again and they are going to the same parish, Santisimo Sacramento. Thomas, Michael and Rustin from Sacred Heart School, will be volunteering in Santisimo Sacramento, Piura, Peru for 2 weeks. I am glad that we will have the chance to work together.
I discovered that Michael can speak Spanish. Need to learn some simple words and phrases from him.
After arrival, we were fortunate to witness the procession of Virgen de la Mercedes.
