Old friends in the New City, and a little of Peruvian pride

Since I knew I was coming to NYC I started looking all of my Peruvian friends and colleagues living here. Actually, I found more than a pair and they were all happy that I was coming to NYC. In addition, when being here I realized that friend parents were in Manhattan for a meeting and one more friend (Tito) is living in Paterson, New Jersey.

Last Friday I wrote to Tito, just to know if he was close to Manhattan. Happily, he was only 40 minutes away and he offered to pick me up and to show me his town. Coincidently we went out on Sunday July 28th the day of the Peruvian independence. Some of you saw me wearing me Peruvian jacket that day. I was really surprised that morning, the Peruvian community in Paterson is huge! It was really beautiful to see so many Peruvians at the same time out of our country, showing that their proud of being what they are.  They prepare a great parade for the independence day (http://peruvianparadeinc.com/about-us/). Despite I only had the opportunity to see its beginning, my heart was beating so hard.

On Tuesday I met my friend Adriana, I can almost say that for her fault I am here. She is like my unofficial tutor, she took me by the academic world of biology. We met in the Madison Square Park, in front of the Flatiron building (you should go!, it’s a very flat building! http://architecture.about.com/od/skyscrapers/ig/Skyscrapers/Flatiron-Building.htm) and we had dinner in La Mar restaurant, a very famous sea food restaurant. My ceviche was delicious.

It is true that NYC is an amazing place, moreover it put together so many cultures, includying mine. For now, I already had the opportunity to see two of my frineds but I have two more “visits” coming and I am really excited. It is good to know I have friends and conationals around I am happy to see them and my beloved country in them.




PD: I am sorry if I put websites instead of photos. I really want to post pictures, but the options are blocked!….or maybe is me and my anti-technology spirit jeje. If someone can show me how to do it, I will be very grateful.