B.O. stands for body odor which happened to be the aroma that circulated my flight for 1.5 hours from Washington, DC to Atlanta. My uneventful flight was only 2/3 full and I had an entire row to myself! My upcoming trip from Atlanta to Lima is just under 7 hours, arriving in Lima at 11pm. Tio Hugo (Uncle Hugo), 90 years old and his driver are picking me up at the airport and helping me shlep all of my luggage- bless their hearts. I decided at the last minute to distribute the 82lbs of American-bought, China-made clothes and shoes from my one large suitcase into a small suitcase. They now weigh 49 and 48 pounds respectively (you're probably thinking, 'but wait, Lauren! You started with 82lbs & 49+48=97!' Turns out I couldn't NOT bring my orioles shirt, a second pair of black sandals, and enough hair clips and scrunchies for a small army).
I just switched gates and sat on the floor across from someone really tall- on purpose, DUH. Of course my curiosity takes off. I'm reading his tattoos which consist of astrological signs and basketballs. He MUST be a basketball player. His name is written on his shoes- probably so they don't get lost with the other size 17 shoes. Yes, I googled him. Welp- we're boarding the plane! I hope I get to talk basketball with my new favorite athlete...
August 31, 2011
August 30, 2011
Holy Guacamole
It's after midnight on August 30, 2011 which indicates that I am leaving tomorrow for Peru. Holy Guacamole. I can't believe it's already here. My bags are packed (I'm ready to go) and I have impressed myself by packing my belongings in just 1- yes one suitcase to take with me to peru for 10 months. Granted it's going to be over the 50lb limit but I'm ok not being that American who brought enough luggage for a small army. I can thank attending sleep-away camp for teaching me to roll my clothing into tight, little logs which gives me 30% more room to pack more crap!
A quick story before bed: Today I went to AAA to get some free maps (thanks Stan!). I asked the 20-something man if I could please have a map of South America, specifically Peru if possible. He looked me straight in the eye and said "I don't have a map of South America but I have a map of Mexico."
True story.
A quick story before bed: Today I went to AAA to get some free maps (thanks Stan!). I asked the 20-something man if I could please have a map of South America, specifically Peru if possible. He looked me straight in the eye and said "I don't have a map of South America but I have a map of Mexico."
True story.
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