So, no worries. Bequis and I are well and alive in Peru. We first went to Arequipa, where we were warmly received by Katty Avalos and her parents. They even had a special cake made for us which said, Bienvenidos, amigos! We had so much fun with them and her sobrinos (nieces and nephews). We went grocery shopping with Mami Avalos one day, and we did everything from watch Bollywood music videos (very popular here), practice English pronunciation of Katy Perry{s Firework song, try new hairstyles, etc. We had so much fun spending time with Katty´s family.
We had not been able to contact one of my companions, Hna. Nina, but were able to track her down and reunite with her, Hna. Ticona, and Hna. Avalos in the Plaza de Armas (the main square). We had so much fun catching up on the happenings of the past few years. I love those girls! I think Bequis enjoyed getting to know them, too.
Our time in Arequipa flew by and soon it was time for us to begin our next adventure....Cusco!