Journal Entry Two in Peru - 08/02/10

Highlight of "the day": Meeting lots of lovely, smiley Peruvian teachers.
Discovery of the day : Peru has no national exam for all students at any level, merely an entrance exam for University.
Over-riding emotion: Pride and contentment - had a decent conversation in Spanish with my host.
Nooooo.... : The school wants me to teach Chemistry, as well!!!

First day at school was great, except for having to sit through a bunch of talks, mostly in Spanish, of which I understood less than 1%. However, no one seems to think I missed anything. Everyone was very welcoming, even the teachers who don't speak English. The head of science is trying to convince me to teach Chemistry as well as Physics. My total hatred of organic chemistry seems not to have dissuaded him from pursuing the idea. It might be time to put him in touch with my mother so she can relate to him the story of when I tried to drop A'level Chem and she got Mr Sanders (school principal) to ban me from doing so. Ah, the good old days when you were told what to do...

Not much else of notable interest.
The English guy has decided to call the 3 of us from England "Little Britain". He's a bit of a joker.
The sun came out from behind the clouds, over which the argument as to whether they are actual clouds due to the combination of mountains and sea or if it is pollution remains unresolved.
I found a bakery near my house to satiate my sweet tooth, as my host family appear to limit dessert to fruits! Although, I do get a divine glass of fresh, home-made papaya juice every morning.
Finally sorted out the sim card. Phone number is 00511********, if anyone starts missing the sound of my voice. Although, I will get skype sorted out soon and figure out the time differences etc.
Canela, the family dog has initiated me in to the family by sneaking off with one of my socks, which was fortunately rescued before any holes were introduced to it. "Canela" means Cinnamon in Spanish and she's a well-behaved, golden retriever.

Hasta Luego!