The cost of living in Lima

Jaxson is getting glasses. He was born with a cataract and his latest appointment (the first in two years), showed that he is near sighted in that eye. They do not recommend surgery at this time and his glasses will only have one lense that is prescription. He is going to look so cute. We will go pick them out tomorrow and they should cost around $30. In case you were wondering, John left at 4 p.m. for the appointment and returned at 9 p.m. Yes, he did a few errands while he was out, but the bulk of it was at the appointment and driving. I'm glad it was him and not me.

But this morning I "got mine" when I drove the kids to school and I timed that it took me 31 minutes to go less then 2 miles. The entire drive to school is exactly 6 miles. I repeat - 6 miles. It took me 41 minutes this morning. Homeschooling is looking better and better every single time I hope in the car (and I'm not kidding about that).

Tonight I am going to see Swan Lake with Ally and my girlfriend and her 3 daughters. Can you believed I only paid $10 for the two of us to go? I love that we can actually do cool things here at reasonable prices. Maybe that makes up for the unbelievable traffic. And...John and I ate out at lunch today, our Friday tradition, and we only paid $7 for 3 plates of food, 3 appetizers and 3 drinks. We bought 3 because Avery was with us and we just order her food and then we eat it.

Our vehicle needed a new fan motor this week. Instead of replacing it, a guy rebuilt/fixed it. It took him 4 hours and he charged us $8. WOW!!! We just can't help but wonder if this is partially why so many Peruvians are poor.

Gotta go get ready for the ballet. Have a great Friday Evening!