Arequipa Week 3

A Note from Alex...

This week has been a great week for us in Arequipa. The air quality, temperautre, and weather here is the best that anyone could ask for. This was our third week of classes, and we only have one more to go before we return to Lima. We will update the blog with picutres as soon as we can. Currently our internet connection speed does not really allow us to upload pictures easily. On monday, Holly and I visited a Monastery here that was built in the mid 1500's. There was a lot to learn about what people used to do in the 1500's and the 1600's. Their ways are so different than ours, and I cannot imagine living in one place for 80 years, and never being allowed to go outside of the 4 walls of the Monastery. There is a lot of history here in Arequipa, and we have been able to see some of it.

During the week, we are in class, and then we come home and do our homework. We did get to eat at Burger King the other day, which was nice, because I wanted a hamburger. It was not the same, but did taste okay. One of the things I am going to miss here is the ability to go to some nice places, and get something American to eat. When we return to Lima in 10 days, we do not have some of these nearby. It's all good, because I love the Peruvian Food. Our host, Allen, prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner for us. The meals are really good. Luckily, I have not gotten sick like everyone else has. Everyone goes through the stomach issue, but the Lord has blessed me so far. Holly has finally started feeling better, which has been good. It has helped her get out of the house a little more and allowed us to see some of the sites in our free time. Our free time is not much, as our homework takes us 4+ hours to do some nights. Learning Spanish is harder than one would think.

We are really missing everyone and would love to hear from you (hollyjcompton@gmail.com). May the Lord bless and keep you. ~A&H