The vacation is almost over...

So, during the last month or so, a lot of people asked me, "are you excited?" or "how are you feeling?" I was kind of numb to the whole thing, not sure why, but I was. I told people, "give me a week or so down there, and I'm sure I'll feel it." Well, it's been about 9 days and I think reality is starting to hit.

Last night I went for a walk with one of the Sodalite's (consecrated layman who takes a vow of obediance to the Pope and chastity). I was annoyed a lot of the walk because of how much noise there is in this city. There's so much hustle and bustle, beeping of horns, loud cars, that it's starting to drive me crazy! I guess I didn't give much thought before to the fact that I was moving to Lima, which is not only a city of almost 9 million people, but also a developing city.

Today I'm struggling with not having a quiet nature like place to go to. I've gone on walks here and there, but there are always so many people. I hope this will pass, but for now, I kind of wish I could get in my car and take a drive to someplace quiet.

PS. Bank of America is getting ANOTHER bailout: http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/16/news/companies/bofa_new_bailout/index.htm?postversion=2009011604