so, there have been huelgas (strikes) here for the past few days. class was cancelled yesterday, and we have condensed classes today - because there is a fear that the protesters will become violent. they want the whole city shut down, so when they see taxis and buses running, they throw rocks and swing sticks.
streets are blocked off with buses and big rocks, and when protesters come down the street shouting, stores shut their front doors so that they don't get vandalized.
yesterday i was sick all day with stomach bug (something i ate? it could have been LOTS of things!) and there is lots of studying to do, so I don't mind being indoors most of the time...
Thursday, July 12, 2007
stuck indoors
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Maybe I'm not looking hard enough...but why are you in Peru? What classes are you taking?
Cute shoes! K-
ooohhhh, I like those shoes! Sorry to hear you are sick--hope the food was worth it!
Hey Laurie! I posted something about my classes sometime last week... it is a Spanish MA program through CSU Sacramento. The program offers travel study sessions each summer.
Kati and Brendle! Thank you! These shoes are from Brasil... and they were in the BARGAIN BIN!!
Hope you're feeling better. I've been showing your blog to people at work and they're pretty amazed at both the photography and the country you're describing. How's the stick and stone throwing environment?
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