I wanted to start this post by saying "we love the Peruvian people"! They are among the kindest, gentlest, caring, and most giving people we have ever met throughout our travels. I didn't want any of my negative comments about Peru to reflect on the people. The majority of the Peruvians we spoke with completely agree with our comments concerning the decrepit surroundings in certain areas and the garbage being strewn everywhere. They are very frustrated with the lack of government concern and the attitude of some of the residents concerning this issue.
We go out for dinner tonight and had the pleasure of meeting Jose Luis, owner/chef of Taita Restaurant in Pisco. Jose had quite the story to tell us. When he found out we were Canadians he immediately said his best friend is from Calgary, Alberta. Jose Luis went on to tell us how Mr. Bruce was his guardian angel. He met Mr. Bruce on the rough streets of Peru when Jose was at a low point in his life, living on the streets. Mr. Bruce offered to help him get a fresh start and helped him enroll in a culinary school. Jose graduated and began his career as a chef with Westin & Marriott Hotels. You couldn't help but see tears welling up in his eyes when he relayed the story of how Mr. Bruce saved him from the depths of dispair. Today Jose Luis has his own restaurant, a wife and two young boys, the youngest who he named Bruce. What a great story that proves to re-instate our faith in mankind.
Today was a great day starting with a tour of Isla Ballestas and then a leisurely stroll around the wealthy community of Paracas, where the richest 1/2% are living large, VERY LARGE! It sure brought everything into perspective.
We go out for dinner tonight and had the pleasure of meeting Jose Luis, owner/chef of Taita Restaurant in Pisco. Jose had quite the story to tell us. When he found out we were Canadians he immediately said his best friend is from Calgary, Alberta. Jose Luis went on to tell us how Mr. Bruce was his guardian angel. He met Mr. Bruce on the rough streets of Peru when Jose was at a low point in his life, living on the streets. Mr. Bruce offered to help him get a fresh start and helped him enroll in a culinary school. Jose graduated and began his career as a chef with Westin & Marriott Hotels. You couldn't help but see tears welling up in his eyes when he relayed the story of how Mr. Bruce saved him from the depths of dispair. Today Jose Luis has his own restaurant, a wife and two young boys, the youngest who he named Bruce. What a great story that proves to re-instate our faith in mankind.
Today was a great day starting with a tour of Isla Ballestas and then a leisurely stroll around the wealthy community of Paracas, where the richest 1/2% are living large, VERY LARGE! It sure brought everything into perspective.
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