Lomas de Lachay

Lomas de Lachay is a national reserve in the desert foothills north of Lima.  We took a day trip there with the girls' school.  The school organized a couple of buses to take families up for a day of hiking. It was a lovely day of hiking and having a picnic lunch while trekking.  Most of the hike was very manageable but there were a few spots that the kids needed assistance.  Overall, well worth it for a day outdoors with family and friends.

Bryce and Layne with their friends Heidi and Sarah.

Once we reached the top, everyone agreed it was worth the hike up.  It was absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful.  One side was green and lush and the opposite was desert mountains.  The breeze was very cold and it was a great way to cool off after hiking up the mountain.

All the kids celebrating their accomplishment of making it to the top.

Graham racing down the top of the mountain.

Brian throwing Bryce over the cliff.

Halloween Peruvian Style

October 31, 2013

Halloween was celebrated a little different this year but am still very thankful that the kids were able to celebrate at all.  Pumpkins were sold in the grocery stores for a CHEAP price compared to what we paid in Singapore.  I think I could have bought every pumpkin in the store and still would have spent less than Singapore.  Since we did not have the heat to contend with we were also able to carve pumpkins earlier this year.  The kids always have a great time when it comes to carving pumpkins.

As for trick or treating, Graham's school held a Halloween event with decorated cars, haunted house and fun playing.  It was a well attended event and the kids enjoyed it.  I stuck with the girls and Graham took off with his friends.  I finally found him once it started getting dark playing football with his friends.  It is hard to believe that he is almost "over" the whole idea of trick or treating much less dressing up.

car decorated with a Smurf Theme

Massive crowd