Peru has been an amazing experience. It hasn’t been difficult, simply because of the language. I am bilingual and it hasn’t been hard to communicate with people. I do find it difficult sometimes, because I noticed my vocabulary isn’t very wide. I need to learn more vocabulary in Spanish. I truly think that will help me a lot, as well as talking to people. That is how I have improved the most is by talking in Spanish with my Peruvian friends. I went out to eat with some of my Nebraska friends one day in Barranco. After we left the restaurant I heard music, and instantly I knew there were people dancing. As I got closer I saw the group of break-dancers practicing at the park. I immediately jumped of joy because I have been longing to practice dance with people. I stayed there for a little bit and got to know the guys. After that day, I have been to Barranco every weekend to practice. Some of the guys even invited me to a hip-hop studio en Chorrillos! That was an amazing experience. Every week I try to go to the practices as much as I can. These people are so full of life, and let music take over their body. That is what I look for in people, people who are full of life and real. The story behind the owner is amazing. She was a professional dancer and her father owned this piece of land. She decided to make a studio out of it and now helps these dancers achieve their dreams. She helps them make a profession out of it. That is the reason I continue to go every week. We practice and go out to eat afterwards. By far, the best experience so far with social life. It is a little difficult going everyday because Barranco is an hour away. It is about thirty-forty minutes in a taxi, but lets be realistic that gets pricey after a while. I decided to get a metro card and everyday take the collectivo to Barranco. It is so much cheaper! Last Sunday I went to a break dance competition. It was excited because I have been to several back in the United States but I never thought I would go to one here in Peru. It was amazing! My two friends that invited me ending up making it to the third final round! They were so close to winning! There were so many people, but what surprised me the most were the girls! There were more girls here competing that what I have seen back in the United States. I thought it was very inspiring to see. I cannot wait to see what else they invite me to and what else I will be learning. Chao for now!
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