17/04/2011
I´d love to say today was an action packed, risk-taking day.
But it wasn´t.
It was still more eventful than yesterday, though that´s not saying much.
I planned to have breakfast at 10am and go to church at 11am.
I woke up at 10:55am.
I was a bit annoyed but instead, had my own service where I sang some worship songs to myself and read some of the Bible. Probably sounds really sad but it was cool.
I then watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on tv, and then went out for some Skyping.
I first talked to Amy and then to Luke. Both were very good convos and it was the first time I´d spoken to him since I left 10 weeks ago so it was cool.
I then went to pick up some washing from the Lavanderia (Launderette) and tried to pay with a 100soles note as it was all I had on me. This is worth 22pounds and yet the woman didn´t have enough change in her shop so I had to go away to break it into smaller notes.
This has happened on many occasions now, even in restaurants which is even more ridiculous. I wish I knew enough Spanish to explain the concept that at some stage in the life of a 100soles note, it has to be spent but unfortunately I can´t communicate that.
I did my best by highly raising my eyebrows.
So off I went for some dinner, and I found a Pizzeria where I got a substantially sized pizza and drink for the equivalent of 3.50. I then obviously paid with the 100soles note and again got a reaction - I wanted to tell them to keep more change on the premises, particularly in a restaurant!
She went off and about ten minutes later, returned with my change.
About damn time!
I then went back to the Lavanderia and finally picked up my clothes.
Unbelievable.
I then went to get some last-minute things for Machu Picchu, batteries and such like, and then went back to the Hostel.
Can´t believe I´m starting the Inca Trail tomorrow.
It´s an awesome thought.
JG
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