We made it right onto the plane without a moment to spare, and a few episodes of Brasilian soap operas later, we landed in Rio. We then made our way to the gate and set up camp. We took a quick photo shoot, and then settled into our sleeping bags on the dusty, tiled floor. I woke up at about 4am to the airport workers opening up the Taca lines, and figured that we had better put our beds away and get checked in and be on our merry way. While standing in line, Ashley bought me some hot balls of something, and they were quite delicious. The plane ride from Rio to Lima was rather nice, as it was light outside, so we could see out the window and the liquor was free. Mind you, it was a morning flight, but I am sure it was 5 oclock somewhere. We passed over Lake Titicaca, which was a pretty cool aerial site, and landed in Lima at about 930am. We spent the next 12 hours window shopping and drrinking Cusqueña in the restaurant bar. About 9 beers later, we were ready to board. When I woke up, we were in Quito. What a quick flight. Uncle Matt and Cath picked us up at the airport, and we made our way home.
Boy is it good to be back in Pifo!!!! In the words of my evil little brother, "it is a hell of a town." (The stadium's up and parking lot's down.) Day one was mostly spent catching up with our South American family while having a little good old fashioned family dog time in the back yard with Pilseners, bunnies (I will most certainly win these bunnies in a game of monopoly), and chickens. I really like the new addition to the family- Argo Argo, mostly because she is named after me, but she is also an exceptionally cute dog. She is the spitting image of her mother, Luna aka Dobby. Of course my little Dobby is as cute as ever, and she is no longer possessed by the very old grandmother, so she has stopped squinting so much. We made some maple bars and Uncle Matt cried tears of joy. They turned out quite delicious. We also went into Pifo and got New Moon for 1.50 in the square, and yes I am officially Team Jacob after this movie. Ashley screamed like a banshee because found a tarantula in the bathroom of the casita and had to have Uncle Matt squish it.....
Yesterday we woke up bright and early and made a huge country breakfast. Or, as Alex would say, blekflest. We went into town and got 2 liters of cane liquor for $2, and then bought 867 different kinds of exotic fruit including babacas, maracuyas, and grenadinas, and then proceeded to show Uncle Matt how to make caipivoshkas. Pifeños will one day be grateful for this knowledge. Then Al got home from school, and we went to the 700 steps. Unfortunately, due to the fact that Uncle Matt had squished the spider the previous evening, it started raining..... We went despite the weather, and saw many baby pigs, goats, sheeps, and cows, and horses along the way. Many puddles and steps later, we reached our destination on the other side of the valley, where there is a little hut with llamas and horses and beer. We laughed because Alex doesnt know how to do a jumping jack and Uncle Matt doesn't know how to kick. Ashley jumped on a horse and went missing for a while, and then we all somehow made our way back home. I got stuck on a branch and somehow my camera case came unraveled and the pin that was holding it together stuck itself into my jugular vein. Needless to say, that reallly hurt! We hitched part of the way back home because we were tired and cold and I had to pee really bad. After we dried off, Ash, Esmil, and I went up to the Friday night market and got some aguacates to make some delicious nachos, and just as we were walking home, the power went out. So, we spent the rest of the night by candlelight talking and eating and making plans for a great race. Cath, Uncle Matt, Alex, and I will run a foot race and there is much at stake. Including a written statement of admittance that int he race of 1992, Uncle Matt cheated with a head start.
This morning we all woke up and got ready for Alex's Christmas play. We went into Tumbaco, to Alex's old school, and they sang many songs, and Al played the flute. I embarassed him by taknig many pictures and wearing tennis shoes with my dress. It was great. Then, we walked around Tumbaco for a while looking for some Christmas ornaments, and eventually made our way to the mall and found some only after sitting on Santa's lap. On the way back home, Ash and I rode in the back of the truck and we saw a woman on the side of the road that had been hit by a car. It was terrifying. Cath and I just went up to Pifo and did a little shopping and got some sour mangoes, which were delicious. The ATM is finally working. It was funny because it kept running out of money right before I would get to it. 78th time is a charm. We also just bought Planet 51, which I cannot wait to see. I love cartoons, and this one looks like a winner. I also love aliens. My mom and dad get in tonight, I can't wait!!!! Tomorrow will be so fun as it is market day and BBQ Sunday! Pifo is being taken over by gringos, I hope they have stalked enough beer.
On another note, the white poodle is still alive. The stupid roof dog still sounds the alarm. And I still have panic attacks when leaving the house. I hate the white poodle. It is my arch nemesis. I am most certain that my my harpoon gun destiny will one day be fulfilled on this very hill in The of Battle of Margo vs. White Poodle. Pinche poodle.
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