In March, we were treated with a "planned at the last-minute" trip by some of our parents. When we found a price on plane tickets that we couldn't pass up, Eric's mom and Dad, and Lora's mom and step-dad packed their bags. We had a blast. For 10 days, we laughed a lot, ate a lot, walked a lot, and enjoyed Peru. It's so fun for us to have visitors, because we feel like we get to experience Peru for the first time all over again. We get to step back and remind ourselves of the wonder and excitement that Peru offers in its rich history, culture, cuisine, and landscapes. Plus, being able to share our home, jobs, and experiences with our family is something we've looked forward to since soon after our arrival.
We started in Lima and played in the big city for a few days. We toured the catacombs in the old San Franciscan cathedral, enjoyed the beach and it's towering cliffs, introduced them to the famed 'ceviche', visited the artisan market, and ate at some incredible restaurants. Having a wonderful time celebrating Lora's mom's birthday was an added bonus. It was as much of a special vacation for us as it was for them!
After a few days, we left the comforts of the big city, and brought them home to Trujillo. We actually spent lots of time at home, enjoying each other, cooking together, playing cards, and relaxing as a family. One night, couple's dancing even broke out in the living room... We had gorgeous weather and still can't believe how well our parents get along. We think they may even have more fun together without us!!! We toured the local 'huaca' or ancient temple, showed them the city, spent a day sleeping on the beach, and showed them our communities, where we work, etc. They were some very special days for us all. Even after 10 days crammed into our little apartment, we were very sad to see them go!
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