Chifa and Trufas

A dentist from Scottland, Lauren, came today to join the medical electives program, so Peter, MK and I met up with Kevin and Lauren and got coffee. Kevin's favorite coffee shop was closed, so we walked around for a bit hoping it would open up. Kevin then called them after our stroll, but they were still closed, so we settled to the nearest coffee shop we were near.

I ordered a Cappuccino Helado, which is supposed to be Cappuccino with ice cream, however, this came with whipped cream instead. I was hoping it would be ice cream, but the whipped cream was nice and thick, so while it was still delicious, it was probably high in calories energy points ;)


Pictures from around town.

This guy is pretty talented, his music sounded cool and what he is blowing looked like a converted soda bottle

On the first day, Kevin brought us around town, and told us that these chains were put up because people kept falling into the water (there used to be water in it). I am glad to know that there are people out there similar to me ;D

Trujillo is supposed walled in, and here is part of the wall. Kevin told us other things, but of course, I was too busy snapping away

This dog's fur made him look "muy gordo"

Some fountain thing...

Barbie's house in Peru?

They really like yellow in Peru, there are MANY yellow buildings, everywhere

 Group pic at the coffee shop!

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So, after downing like a half can of whipped cream, we went home and Mama Rosa made us "Chifa," which means "Chinese food." Chifa is actually quite popular here, there are alot of Chifa restaurants. However, I have no motivation to try them as I can't imagine that they would be anything else but "Panda Express" style, maybe better and cheaper than Panda though...

Fried Wontons - I don't normally like the red sauce, but hers was definitely better than the ones I have had in the States

I'm quite glad that even though I didn't enjoy it, somebody, something did, so much so it gave me an opportunity to take a pretty close up picture =)

 Fried Rice and Chow Mein. I liked the rice, the noodles were ok, but I don't normally like Chow Mein. There sausages are nice and red (bottom R corner), tasty, but I prefer Chinese sausage

After lunch, MK and I went to the Adventura Plaza Mall. Once again, clothes are not cheap, but I got a cute pair of earrings and a necklace I really liked. I also FINALLY found Trufas - truffles with Pisco Sour in them, and they were very delicious (not that sweet, which is surprising for Peru as everything is either too salty or too sweet)! Pisco Sour is a really popular alcohol here in Peru. I personally don't like it, but that is not a surprise.

Huge Trufa for S/3.50. Why can't things in the US be that cheap?

We went out for dinner with Peter, Isaac, and Lauren. We were originally planning to go try a vegetarian restaurant, but it was closed and kind of shady. There was a woman inside, and we we asked if they were open. Not that we comprendo-ed her Spanish 100%, but she basically told us that they aren't open, but if we wanted to help her.... I don't know what she wanted help with? Cooking our own dinner? Anyways, we decided to leave and strolled around til we found somewhere good to eat.

Restaurant Interior

Anticuchos - cow heart. It was very yummy. However, I will not order it in a restaurant again as it cost me S/10 (~<$4 US), but on the street, it would have only costed S/1, maybe S/2 per skewer. I suppose I would not have gotten the amazing fries and salad if it was on the street though. (Note about the fries in Peru, they are amazing everywhere, where as it is a hit or miss in the States. Actually, all potato preparations in Peru is amazing, and I am NOT a potato eater. Funny/Interesting Fact: most, if not all dishes in Peru, basically come with fries, except when you order a hamburger.... very odd)