We are finally in Lima, Peru! We arrived in Lima on the 14th with my friend Alli Ribb and I am incredibly happy to say that Arjun did very well on the plane ride to Lima. When we landed in Peru the first few feelings that I felt were anxious, scared and excited, I know how can one person have so many feelings about one thing! I couldn't help but think of my parents when they came from India to America with nothing in their pockets and not knowing many people, to some extent I would know how they felt. I was thankful to have my friend come with me as my support system for the first week which was great. While Alli was in Peru with us for a week she helped me adjust to this new life that I was in for, she helped with Arjun and was there for me when I needed to talk.
It has been a week since I have been in Peru and so much has already happened! We were able to find an incredible pediatrician for Arjun in Miraflores who we absolutely love. He was so kind and great with Arjun, the best part was the fact that he was willing to make himself available for his patients at anytime. Sanj and I were shocked at the care we received from Arjun's pediatrician, we haven't met doctors like Dr. Torres in a very long time. It is always nice to know that our son is in good hands.
I am learning that I really need to know Spanish or I am not going to survive in Peru. Sanj and I have been looking for a school or tutor for me so I can learn it quicker. It is so difficult to do such simple tasks for me because I don't speak Spanish and not many people speak English, which honestly they don't have to because I am on their turf. The other day I went into a beauty salon to try and get prices for eyebrow wax and haircut and I still don't know what she said to me, I just nodded and said "si, gracias" about the only two words that are saving my butt right now!
Being a new country is taking me completely out of my comfort zone which obviously is the point to this scholarship program. I am still adjusting to my life here and love our temporary housing but I sure do hope we find something soon. It is very frustrating not knowing where we are going to live but I guess that all apart of the experience. I know one day Sanj and I will look back at this time and miss Peru but right now I am just ready to get settled into my new life.
It has been a week since I have been in Peru and so much has already happened! We were able to find an incredible pediatrician for Arjun in Miraflores who we absolutely love. He was so kind and great with Arjun, the best part was the fact that he was willing to make himself available for his patients at anytime. Sanj and I were shocked at the care we received from Arjun's pediatrician, we haven't met doctors like Dr. Torres in a very long time. It is always nice to know that our son is in good hands.
I am learning that I really need to know Spanish or I am not going to survive in Peru. Sanj and I have been looking for a school or tutor for me so I can learn it quicker. It is so difficult to do such simple tasks for me because I don't speak Spanish and not many people speak English, which honestly they don't have to because I am on their turf. The other day I went into a beauty salon to try and get prices for eyebrow wax and haircut and I still don't know what she said to me, I just nodded and said "si, gracias" about the only two words that are saving my butt right now!
Being a new country is taking me completely out of my comfort zone which obviously is the point to this scholarship program. I am still adjusting to my life here and love our temporary housing but I sure do hope we find something soon. It is very frustrating not knowing where we are going to live but I guess that all apart of the experience. I know one day Sanj and I will look back at this time and miss Peru but right now I am just ready to get settled into my new life.
**View of a town in Peru**
**Visiting the largest statue of Jesus in the world**
**The Family!**
Happy Travels!
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