Who Needs Power?
Sunday, May 31, 2009
This week was a little easier than the last one. In fact, everything went swimmingly up until Friday.
On Tuesday, our power went out. This is not big news as the power has gone out fairly frequently since we have arrived here. It came back on about ten, in time for bed. That’s great as we rely on air conditioning to help us sleep. Especially since this week as it has been super hot.
Wednesday night, long about eight o’clock, the power went out again. This time when it resumed we had no power at all in the living room, front hall, and half the main kitchen (that would be the half with the refrigerator of course).
We had a photo party here Friday night and just about the time the last guest arrived; the power went out. We visited by candle light for two hours until power resumed once more. It was kind of fun actually.
Yesterday we went to El Centro and bought a cuatro for my sister. That was fun. I really like going down there. It is what Latin America is supposed to be about; brightly colored buildings, people bustling everywhere, music, and street vendors. Anyway, after that we went to the pool and lounged away the afternoon. Life here ain’t so bad.
Today was an early start as we participated in a 12K (~7 mile) walk for the great smokeout day. All of us walked with our friend Sara. It was fun and a great warm up for our upcoming trip to Machu Picchu. Apparently there is a six hour hike we have signed up for. Oh, and the hike never goes lower than 8,000 feet. I hope I don’t die…
Four days until the last day of school. My kids are excited, although we still have things to accomplish between now and then. Thursday is a half day with Field Day taking up most of the morning.
MJR
This week was a little easier than the last one. In fact, everything went swimmingly up until Friday.
On Tuesday, our power went out. This is not big news as the power has gone out fairly frequently since we have arrived here. It came back on about ten, in time for bed. That’s great as we rely on air conditioning to help us sleep. Especially since this week as it has been super hot.
Wednesday night, long about eight o’clock, the power went out again. This time when it resumed we had no power at all in the living room, front hall, and half the main kitchen (that would be the half with the refrigerator of course).
We had a photo party here Friday night and just about the time the last guest arrived; the power went out. We visited by candle light for two hours until power resumed once more. It was kind of fun actually.
Yesterday we went to El Centro and bought a cuatro for my sister. That was fun. I really like going down there. It is what Latin America is supposed to be about; brightly colored buildings, people bustling everywhere, music, and street vendors. Anyway, after that we went to the pool and lounged away the afternoon. Life here ain’t so bad.
Today was an early start as we participated in a 12K (~7 mile) walk for the great smokeout day. All of us walked with our friend Sara. It was fun and a great warm up for our upcoming trip to Machu Picchu. Apparently there is a six hour hike we have signed up for. Oh, and the hike never goes lower than 8,000 feet. I hope I don’t die…
Four days until the last day of school. My kids are excited, although we still have things to accomplish between now and then. Thursday is a half day with Field Day taking up most of the morning.
MJR
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