No breakfast at the Penthouse this morning as we had a plane to catch. Quick trip back to the airport, this time on a fixed charge of $25. Through all the suburbs rather than the freeway, much more interesting. Would have loved more time to explore. Great restaurants such as the west Indian with brightly painted oilcans around the outside, brought back memories of "Shades" in Sheffield with its West Indian bands and air of excitement and music.
We arrived really early at the airport as we had not been assigned seats and thought we were going to be bumped, but all was well and we checked in our luggage pretty quick smart. Security was the usual pain, taking off shoes, taking out laptop, small liquids etc. Through at last we walked into the terminal which was in the middle of renovations….tiles up, painters everywhere and at first it seemed there was no where to buy food. The only place open sold breakfast burritos. 2 of these plus tea and coffee set us back $26 …Holy Moses!
Guy next to me really friendly. Lived in Singapore for years and travelled back and forth to US. Lots of tips on travelling, including don’t drink any wine – forget that!
Food really good… Great movie, “Notes on a Scandal” Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench, brilliant acting superb, great direction and photography. Young teacher has an affair with 15 year old is the basic script but it was so much more. Lots of nuances as you gradually become aware of the role of the “notetaker”, members of the family etc.
As I chatted to the guy next to me her told me that he had been reading facebook and came across the name of a girl who had been in his 5 class. She had just been on a trip to Macchu Piccu and had had a great guide. So he checked out the internet, found the guy, asked him to organize the trip plus accommodation etc and sent him $600. He was supposed to meet him at the airport. I looked out to see what happened but the airport was too crowded. Must email him when I can.
A bumpy landing and suddenly it was 7.30 hrs later and we were in Lima at 11.30 @ night!
The question “Is it a life experience?” has launched us into some amazing cultural exchanges such as volunteering in Tanzania, floating in a canoe down the Amazon, snorkeling in Alaska and walking among the wonderful creatures on the Galapagos Islands.
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