HAVING FUN by Nate

So far we went to the airport and our flight was canceled and we had to wait in line for 6 hours to get new tickets. The next day we got on the plane 8 hours in till we landed I felt sick because the plane was wobbly. I learned huevos means eggs, and playa means beach. (Now my dad is typing for me)- We are about to leave the hotel now to go to a desert. More later!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Did I forget to mention.....

We're off to Peru!  We landed late last night and this morning woke to a beautiful blue ski and the smell of the ocean filling the air. My sister-in-law, Esther, says Lima's weather is like "the belly of a donkey" (which I love, BTW), but today challenges that description.  Our hotel, the San Antonio Abad, is close to the ocean but still very much the city. We are sitting in a small courtyard for breakfast that attempts to block the traffic noises and other city sounds. Nate is picking flowers off the plants and putting them behind his ear.  He stops when I tell him he looks beautiful.
Nate loves staying in hotels, easily impressed by the amount of beds in one room.  He also loves the breakfast this morning of scrambled huevos and as many rolls as he can eat, which impresses the waitress.  He says to me that we must learn more Spanish, and I certainly agree, when we see what others get for breakfast because they know how to order.  The table next to us had a much fancier plate of eggs rolled in tortillas.  I should have known that only food would get Nate to try out some new words.
And now for Nate's own words.....

We're off and waiting!

     After a mad rush and no sleep, we made it to Newark Airport just in time to be the required 1 hour early.  (As you may know, we are putting our house on the market while we are away, so there was a lot of cleaning, organizing and hiding of our stuff that was done in the middle of the night.)
     Nate and I lost Dan for a few minutes after check-in and reconnected at the security checkpoint.  I realized it wasn't the best idea for him to have all the tickets and my cell phone.  Lesson one learned.
Once we settled into our seats, we learned that our flight was delayed an hour due to bad weather conditions.  We watched out the window as very dark, menacing clouds headed our way. "Hmmmmm. This doesn't look good."  After our original flight time came and went the loudspeaker announced our flight had been canceled.  What now?  This sent all the passengers scurrying in all directions toward Help Desks and massive lines formed before overly tired Airport personnel.  Lesson 2, bring a portable seat.  We stood in line for 3 hours, and we were comparatively close to the front of the line.  Walking up to the podium was like receiving an award for "Bravery Under Duress" and "Ability To Keep It Together Despite Overwhelming Fatigue".  Others cheered each time the line moved forward a few feet. We were awarded tickets for the following day and several meal vouchers.  Now to find a hotel.  All those people in line must have been contacting every inn, motel and hotel in the area, because every room was booked.  Lesson 3, find out what the seasoned travelers are doing and follow their lead.  You know who they are because their luggage is streamlined, their walk is determined and their gaze is always on their targeted destination while talking on their blue tooth.