May 18

Hello everyone! I am really enjoying my time here in Peru. It's very hot and dusty 
but the people are so nice and welcoming. It still feels like a dream, and like I have 
been here for weeks already, even though it has been only three full days. In that time I 
have been to the beach, toured the city of piura, tried a lot of really good food, rode 
on countless mototaxis, realized I know a lot more Spanish than I thought and kissed a 
ton of cheeks! I really love it here and I can't wait to start working on the projects 
our country directors have set up for us. I live in a little apartment in the city with 
eight other people, seven of which are other college students. It's cramped and we only 
have one working toilet and shower, but I figure it is all a part of the experience and 
of life here. Plus, we are really only home to sleep and sometimes eat. 
I am doing well, I have not gotten sick yet, and I am so far really enjoying myself and I 
am learning so much already.
Have a good week! Love you all! 
Amber

Pic from the roof with 2 mototaxis 

Our house. This was today after church