Thursday, on our way to Cusco, Lara pointed out that the Big Dipper is upside down here. It's pretty cool to think about. I mean, we see the same stars, in the same formation, but from a totally different point of view. The complete opposite actually.
It's kinda like life here. I mean, past all the cultural differences, past a lot of the shuffled up priorities - the base of life is the same.
They are more offended when a person leaves food on their plate than they are when called "negro" or "gordo". They place more importance on their personal lives, than customer service or business. Peruvians live in a culture where kids aren't hushed and order isn't common.
But, in all reality, we are the same. We experience the same joy and love, the same hurt and pain. The same broken relationships and the same exciting adventures or experiences.
Coming here I honestly thought that I would fall in love with their slow-paced, family oriented, chill culture, but really, I haven't. I mean, it's sweet, but it has just as many flaws as our own. Through the awesomely unique and eye-opening relationships I've been building here, I've had quite a few good conversations.
I've realized: it's the same stars, the same formation, we just have a different view.
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Kels. i MISS you a lot. I hope your trip has been amazing. Love you.
Hi Kelsey, time is going to go fast. In the mean time I think you should take tons of memory pictures. Go out and take pics of all the things you have loved. Look at things and people thru your camera lens. May be a different perspective. I love you, Mommy
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