Chuck and Chadd were on a bus for miles and miles and miles, seeing nothing but empty desert, for miles, and miles, and miles! Then, out of nowhere, and before we reach Paracas (by far!), we see a sign that advertises "New Paracas"and then this incredible restaurant called "El Piloto". The food and service were remendous, which brings us to something: {EVERYONE in Peru has a job, or something they actually DO for $. We have yet to see a street beggar, rather, we will oftentimes be sitting at a meal, as we were today, and we'll hear the beginning of a song being played on a Charango (a Peruvian miniature guitar). Then, this voice will begin singing this song and it really doesn't matter that only 2 of us (Charlie and Brien Foerster's companion, Irene) speak Spanish and thus understand what is being said. If this child ever made it to American Idol or the Voice or any one of those shows, he would win, hands down! To be able to walk up to complete strangers and bust out in a cappella, and be this good, it was amazing. He had (or evidenced) no fear and then offered to sell his CD to us (if we so chose and they don't pressure), for 5 soles ($2 US ollars). Chadd gave him a $10 US Dollar and when Charlie explained to the boy that it was a tip, he was bsolutely elated and really showed his appreciation in his face and in wishing us a fun and safe time in his ountry. } There are 2-3 attendants to each gas pump at the station too, it's crazy, but great service. In New aracas they are building like mad and anticipating a booming tourist culture. We'll have to see, but the REAL treasures, those that we are looking for and forward to seeing with our own eyes and holding with our own hands, are in "OLD" Paracas!
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