The sights, sounds, and smells of Trujillo

Well, what is Trujillo like? It is a city on the coast but it is very dry. It is very dusty and sandybut whatever is watered flourishes. I suppose any large metropolis is noisy but it was more than I had bargained for! Our apartment is filled with sounds of horns which are anything from beep beep to different melodies and even the whistle associated with the sight of a pretty girl. On Sunday morning, I woke up to loud enthusiastic singing

coming from the Pentacostal Church located next door! (it was beautiful!)

There are many varieties of fruits which in many cases used for juice. At juguerias the chef will squeeze the fruit in front of you and will hand it to you in a community glass to drink on the spot!

Or you can order it to go and it comes in a plastic bag with a straw.

Many of the buildings here are brightly colored. It is fun to walk down the street and smell the smells of a small lunch joint, see people chatting and haggling the prices of their wares, and feel the wind of a passing taxi. (yes they drive by the inch here).

By night, my brain is totally dead! Speaking Spanish is so fun but it is not natural for me yet. :) Yesterday we went to the downtown church plant Cristo Rey. I love the service even though I can't understand everything. We sang like 20 songs! The brothers and sisters here are truly a blessing. They are very understanding and patient with my Spanish!