Well its the weekend and we are happy for some time to relax. Yesterday we ventured out on the town in our first taxi ride without anyone with us to translate! We successfully made it to the Plaza Real...which is their version of a mall. Vince did most of the talking...basically saying "Plaza Real por favor!" and somehow they knew exactly what we meant...he's getting good :)~ We went looking for a dresser/drawers of some sorts because at the moment, we are living out of our luggage. But we ended up buying 2 more pillows, cheese, and 2 pairs of shoes that were too good of a deal to pass up! All in all, it was a good shopping trip. We also tried there version of gelato, which is not quite like in the states, and chinese food from the food court, which was exactly like in the states--always smelling way better than it actually tastes! Anyways, after the long day we were happy to find another cab that understood us enough to take us back home...I really think we're getting the hang of this whole place!
Luckily, we start Spanish lessons Monday. We found someone here that will come to the house 3 days a week and teach us for 15 Soles and hour...basically for 5 dollars. Its a steal for both of us and we're thankful. I hope it works and we can learn fast because then I will feel much more comfortable!
Today was a very busy day in the office. Dr. Eric did a health talk to a bunch of new patients at 9. Its interesting because even with him speaking Spanish, I understood exactly what he was communicating to the patients. It was a neat experience. Then once all their x-rays were explained to them one by one, they were escorted into my room where I adjusted them all. I was packed from 10 until 1 when we closed! it was a busy morning. While that was going on, Vince was watching the Arsenal-Tottenham soccer game. He wasn't very happy after the loss so lunch was interesting. He cooled off enough to eat 2 plates of spaghetti though! After that, us girls were off to the spa for a day of relaxation. Mafe, Dr. Eric's wife, Tandy, another American chiropractor in town, and I went for pedicures, manicures, and massages. It is so cheap down here that you just can't pass it up!
After the spa, we met up with the boys--Dr. Eric, Vince, and Matias, Mafe's son, for some dinner downtown at this place called Capricio's. We planned on dessert but after drinking this strawberry drink...YUM!...and eating a mozarella de pollo sandwich, we couldn't stomach it. But plans were made to go back for the chocolate cake!
Tonight we are just hanging out....we plan on watching the Nebraska game online if it streams well enough.
Hope all is well in the states!
Andrea & Vince
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