Watch the seam rip

We headed downtown again; I don't think its possible to get bored of watching people. The kids seem to be really punk rock, and the skinny jean lives here proudly :) We had lunch at a peruvian restaurant with one of my dads best friends, Enrique. A lovely gentleman, he spoke mainly english to me, so I was able to actually have a conversation! My broken Spanish continues to frustrate me, although I can hear it getting better. Enrique has started a construction business, and the broker in me immediately asked him about his course of construction....ahhh, old habits die hard. I was suprised to find out that they don't have it here, as insurance is kind of a new thing here in South America. I imagine with the corruption of most of the governments, it would be exceedingly difficult to manage risk. Where there is a will, there is a way, and I suppose it won`t be long. I know Aviva has an office here...just another reason to become fluent in the language!

We walked a little further to Mc Iver street to check out the Jewellry (Bling Bling, Dad is getting me some gold hoops!) and we walked past the theatre...equivalent to the Queen Elizabeth? So Beautiful! My Dad informs me he's only been there once, must be a pretty swish place ;)

We came home in time for a nap (the sun is so exhausting!) and then headed to the wine district of Maipu, which is where my uncle Johnny lives. We enjoyed dinner with his beautiful wife Yasna, and three delightful kids Tomas (16) Sofia (11) and Antonia (9). It was a wonderful night, Tio Johnny is an incredibly gifted artist and his house is a reflection of his creativity, full of art, eclectic furniture and light fixtures. Yasna is a lovely cook, and we ate, drank and conversed all night. The family photos are all being posted on FB, so consult there for more description!