We are in Arequipa

Hola everyone! We are safely settled into our new home in Arequipa for the next 4 weeks! We had a quick and easy flight this morning, and we were greeted by 3 members of the host family and another student staying with them. Pia is 19 and from Germany; she arrived this past Wednesday and has already learned enough Spanish to help us understand the family, only one of whom speaks English. Pia also speaks English. We have a very nice room and share the bathroom with just Pia. Tonight we will find out what time our classes will be each day. The mother is very kind and a great cook! I understand her Spanish very well (she speaks slowly), so I can translate for Alex. :-) She will show us the bus route tomorrow to the school and show us around town too. We took nice long naps this afternoon, as we have just been so exhausted since we arrived in Peru. It is much needed rest after the busyness of preparation to come to Peru. We are looking forward to starting the Spanish school tomorrow. Please pray that we learn quickly! We love you all and hope to hear from you soon. The family is having the internet connected into our room this week, we hope, so we will have more frequent access soon.

Blessings,
A&H