Settle down there, stomach!

Whoa! I have been a living experiment of ways in which to how the immune system works. Blow it out the nose, poop it out, or burn it out in a firestorm of fever. I finally succumbed to pharmaceuticals, and got some ciproflaxin. I think I might have dysentery, I may be inflating my health issues, but it´s a bit exciting to move beyond mere traveler´s diarrhea to cramps and fever. So unfortunately, this last week or so has mostly been trying to rest and eat. I have had a few adventures and misadventures, but even on scaled-down days there is always some Peruvian who wants to chat or shoot pool or something. I am still in Huaraz, sort of wanting to move on and just see more and also not wanting to lost my acclimatization. Thus, I remain at the edge of the mountains, looking at them wistfully, so close yet so large and brutal. The plan for the week is to do a trek around Alpamayo, starting on Friday and should be gone for a good 6 days or so. It is supposed to be one of the world´s most beautiful peaks. Blogging is odd and I think I´ve reached the self-conscious stage of this post so I´ll sign off...

What the @#${??!!??

Nooooo.....I can't believe it the Cubs are out! What happened? I leave the country for a little while and oy, what a let down! Of course there's always the ol' misery and heartache lore for cub's fans to fall back on, i.e. that's what life is like for a cub's fan, shouldn't of gotten your hopes now, youngster.

Here's a hola from Peru: I am sitting in the chilly hostel typing away. Lima has been an abrupt experience, that may have arisen from the fact that I've been living in palookaville for the last few months and the intensity of the city seems otherworldly. There is so much noise, dust and commotion. If I gave the city more time, I'm sure there are places that I would love. Right now, it just seems hard, so tomorrow I am off to Huaraz an 8 hour bus ride north. I have had interesting times, spent yesterday being led around the city by a schoolteacher who talked non-stop. We had a lovely meal of baby goat! It was the leg I think and very delicious, it came with some flavorful white beans and a subtle but well flavored rice. I have been waging a battle with an infection and I think I may have won, floating along in a sea of constant hydration and very few public restrooms. I can't wait to see some natural beauty, the city has been shrouded in gray.

So Mom, keep me up-to-date, okay? I am counting on your blogs to know what is happening and if Dad wants to blog too that would be excellent.