Hola familia!
It took nearly two days to get here but I am finally in Lima! I had an 11 hour layover in Fort Lauderdale yesterday between my two flights, so instead of waiting around in the airport I decided that time was the perfect opportunity to go to the beach! As soon as I stepped out of the airport the humidity hit me like a ton of bricks. And then came the heat. I was sweating in places I didn't even knew had sweat glands (who knew knees could sweat?). After I got everything settled with my bag in a locker I took the local bus to the beach. I couple mishaps and 2 hours later I was on the beautiful Ft. Lauderdale Beach. I sand was so different from California sand and the water was so blue and clear, and WARM! oh my it was so warm and nice I just waded in the water for close to an hour. Then, as it was a very touristy area, I had luch at the Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant which seemed appropriate as its about as American as it gets. When I decided it was time to head back I went into a Sheraton to ask the concierge if he could call me a taxi. He must have thought I was a guest because he offered the hotel's car service instead! A very nice gentleman originally from Haiti drove me in a shiny new escalade.. and it ended up being cheaper than a taxi! It was such a great way to continue my trip. I finally landed in Lima at midnight last night and made it to the hostel. I am going to spend today in Miraflores (the upscale part of Lima) and likely leave by bus for Cusco tomorrow. I will write more there. I love you guys! Adios!
