Lima: such a modern world

I was in Lima for about 6 days living with a couchsurfer named Magno. He turned about to be an environmental attorney who was fascinated with blond girls. A little strange at first, but he was a nice guy nonetheless. It was just that every conversation we had he always asked with a curious smile,


People like you because are the blonde, no?

and I would kindly say


Yes, I´m blonde Magno. That is correct. I have blonde hair but I hope that is not why people like me.

and he would laugh, still a little mesmorized, not by the type of hair I have, but the color.

Two of my days spent in Lima were at the Bolivian Embassy. I had to fill out many forms, take a photo, a hand over $135, but I finally got my Visa!!

Being in Lima reminded me of what it was like living in the modern world.. Choices & order. Lima had street lights! Lima had reciepts! Lima had toilet paper!

I´ve been in S. America since the end of May and have rarely came across places that contained all three of these things.

Many people I met didn´t enjoy Lima, but I thought it was quite alright. I ran into a couple of problems, but nothing too serious. If anything, I ran into some of the kindest people there, which was surprising. Large cities anywhere don´t really have the reputation of being friendly, but I thought Lima was a very open and accpeting city and most of the people I met were exceptionally friendly and helpful.