Everybody's Working for the Weekend

As you can tell by the lack on entries on this blog, the last few weeks have been crazy. Last weekend was a good opportunity to relax a bit around Lima. On Friday night we went to see this group called Mayoonuna. It was similar to Stomp (or the finale of STRIKE for readers who go way back!) and was highly entertaining for only $5. The seating was kind of cramped; let's just say that one awesome shoulder massage line could've been started up and down the bleachers.

On Saturday Adam, Gabe, a Peace Corps volunteer that was in town and I met in central Lima to see some of the sights. We ended up in Plaza Martin where we sat around and tried to figure out something funny to say to the drug dealer standing 20 feet away from us. All we could come up with is this picture, which I think might be one of my favorites so far.


This week is Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Last weekend we got to see a preview of some of the activities to come this weekend. Semana Santa in Latin America frequently involves elaborate and long processions of the crucifix and various symbols of the resurrecton throughout the villages and cities. Here is a taste of what's to come this weekend for your viewing pleasure. (Gabe had a hard time with the incense; I, however, was raised Catholic, and thus am accustomed to inhaling large amounts.)




My fellow intern and travel buddy who has frequently graced this blog, Gabe Fosson, returned to Utah on Monday evening since he completed his internship on Friday. He's been a great friend and has a heart of gold. He'll be missed!