At first, when I was thinking about studying abroad, Peru wasn’t even on my radar—I had this impression that Peru just another small country in the middle of South America. That’s what surprised me the most when I got there—not only is Peru a huge country, but the landscape, people and culture is so diverse. Every different department of peru has its own special food, music and culture—from the beautiful andes mountains, to the breathtaking coast to the historical Macchu Picchu to the exotic Amazon jungle—even 2 months wasn’t long enough to see all the wonders peru has to offer.
There is also never a dull moment in Lima, where I spent most of my time. The night life is amazing, there are so many beautiful places to see and fun clubs and restaurants—and downtown historical lima is so beautiful and there are so many stories behind all the cool architecture
The best part, about Peru however are the people who live there—los peruanos. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a group of people who have adopted you into their own family and sharing a great meal of anticuchos on the grill, papas rellenas, Peru’s famous Ceviche, or my favorite—Aji de Gallina. We could sit around for hours talking and laughing—the people of Peru are so warm, inviting, and easy to talk to—even when spanish isn’t your first language.
I’ve been back in the states for months now, and every so often I’ll be spending time with friends, when all of a sudden something takes me back---man it makes me miss peru—In fact, I fell so much in love with Peru, that I wouldn’t be surprised if one day I decide to go back—and stay for good.
There is also never a dull moment in Lima, where I spent most of my time. The night life is amazing, there are so many beautiful places to see and fun clubs and restaurants—and downtown historical lima is so beautiful and there are so many stories behind all the cool architecture
The best part, about Peru however are the people who live there—los peruanos. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a group of people who have adopted you into their own family and sharing a great meal of anticuchos on the grill, papas rellenas, Peru’s famous Ceviche, or my favorite—Aji de Gallina. We could sit around for hours talking and laughing—the people of Peru are so warm, inviting, and easy to talk to—even when spanish isn’t your first language.
I’ve been back in the states for months now, and every so often I’ll be spending time with friends, when all of a sudden something takes me back---man it makes me miss peru—In fact, I fell so much in love with Peru, that I wouldn’t be surprised if one day I decide to go back—and stay for good.
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