Things I am missing about Peru:
1. The lights on the hills at night. From the plaza and really anywhere in the valley, seeing the lights on the hill is one sight I don't think I'll see again. It makes you want to find a place to sit and just look. Many people refer to them as the "fallen stars." There is really nothing like it.
2. The colors - things are so vibrant there. The baby blankets, llamas, craft markets, etc. Everything is alive and flowing.
3. The kiddos at San Juan De Dios. They have fun and love life event in the toughest of times. One little boy, Jhon was always smiling, no matter what. It was hilarious and beautiful. Another little girl was having fun stealing my stuff and playing hide and seek with it. Love them. I really wish I could have helped more and challenged each of them to go further because I know they could have.
4. The girls and babes at Peru for Life. They were trying so hard to make good lives for themselves and their babies after having such a rough start to life. Overcoming mental and physical limitations and learning to be mothers when they are still kids.
5. Oddly, I miss the cab drivers. They people the were so willing to let me practice my spanish and help me navigate an unknown city. They were unbelievably helpful and kind. I couldn't have asked for better people to interact with.
6. Again, oddly enough, I miss the dogs. Before leaving, everyone spent so much time and energy warning me about "the dogs." But in reality, most were super cute and friendly. After watching the locals interact with them and realizing a majority of them weren't going to bother/hurt me, I became really nature with them. I loved that they were everywhere. I also miss my home dog... little shit cuz it was always wanted to wrestle/play but also really snuggly.
7. Speaking on house pets... I'm going to miss to have allergies to pets??? No clue why I didn't have any allergic reactions to the dog and TWO cats in the house, but it was SOOO nice being able to interact/snuggle with them whenever I want and not turn into one big, itching hive.
8. The mountains and the scenery. After being there for a certain period of time, being surrounded by the mountains and continuous beauty turns normal.
9. The bars/discotecas - mythology, wild rover, temple, Mama africa, indigo, loki.... so many fun places to visit throughout the night and even more fun people and travelers inside.
10. The incredible kind people here - the woman who walked me to the plaza (out of her way) at night to make sure I got there safely, the man at the cathedral who helped explain the service to me, the fellow travelers who randomly tell you about great places to visit.
11. The friends that I mad there - Kiva, Julia, Lindsay, Louise, Hannah, Courtney, Sandrine... people who were more than willing to build relationships and explore new places with people they have just met and placing trust in complete strangers. Travelers in general seem to be great people and I hope other travelers look at me that way because finding that bond with other is so amazing and ridiculously fun.
12. My host family - Maria Jesus (mom), Michi (sister), Myra (sister), Antonio (brother), and Dushka (sister). Opening their home so travelers like myself can learn and enjoy the local lifestyle.
13. The cobblestone roadways and architecture - in general the area surrounding the Plaza de Armas. So much fun and totally relaxing to wander around and aimlessly explore the area in the early morning... quiet, peaceful.
14. Plus so many more things
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