Kristin

Still alive in Lima! The other night we had a small earth quake, which was not really funny, but it only lasted for some seconds... The peruvians say its common, so the people in my home didnt even bother run outside the house for security.

Claudia, an eighteen year old peruvian girl is a professional in marinera, a peruvian traditional dance. She even has lessons for kids, and yesterday she took us to a place where we could watch the kids dancing- that was really neat. Tonight I guess WE will have the chance to dance as well, we are namely going to celebrate Christinas (other noruega) birthday in a club, together with the other noruegas and Jeanette and her family. Jeanette works in the Stroemme Foundation here in Lima, and is a great young lady. She cares a lot for us norwegians.

The other day we visited the Center for young mothers here in Lima, ran by the Stroemme Foundation. Its located in the same district as I live. About 13 young girls (average age is maybe 14) are living in the centre, with their kids. Many of them have very tough experiences. Some of them have been raped by family members and therefore have to fight some serious psycological issues as well. In this center they can get help with many things, including learning how to take care of their baby, handle their traumas, and also learn how to make a living after leaving the centre. They can learn to bake and sell bread, work as hair dressers or do crafts etc. The girls are very open and friendly to us norwegians, and I have gotten to know some of them a little bit already.

I will put out some pictures one day... I just didnt get the possibility yet..