2nd Day in Peru

On my second day in Peru, I decided to attend some compelling events that would directly relate to the culture of the country. I woke up bright and early. After enjoying some leftovers from the night before as breakfast, I headed to the city while Carlos went to fish and his wife went to make clothing that would eventually be sold. In the city, I would attend both a basketball game and soccer game. At the soccer game, fans were extremely passionate about their team and the way they play. In Peru, soccer is easily the most popular sport. This game was played at the National Stadium, where fans expressed their excitement through cheers and celebrations. After this game, I traveled out to a more rural community, right outside the city, to be entertained by a bullfighting. This was at the Plaza de Acho, and I was very pleased with the sport, for I have never seen it in person ever before in my life. In the afternoon, I met back up with Carlos and we visited his nephew, Diego. Diego is a 14 year old boy who attends school a Peruvian high school. In his case, Diego attends a private school, as Carlos’ family members are all middle class citizens, who can afford private schooling. Diego’s family chooses to send him to private school, for the free, public schools of Peru are currently having huge struggles. All the sudden, as we were walking out of school with Diego, he tripped and fell. He seemed to have been seriously injured, so I used my instincts to call an ambulance. Although, Carlos and his family have health insurance, Diego had to wait an extremely long period of time just to see a true physician. This is mainly do to the nationwide shortage of doctors, nurses, facilities, and services. This problem mostly occurs in the city I was in, Lima! After this stressful period of time, Carlos and I went back home to his apartment and I went straight to bed. The next day would be the last day I spend in Peru, so I was bursting open with true excitement for what I would next.