Getting Ready

We spent another whole day (they kinda run together now) doing some more of the necessary fixes on the van. First, we paid fees and then JCarlos and Maria got the insurance. At 8:30 a.m. we headed down for the emissions test. Then, we were off to buy a fire extinguisher and get it installed. Next, we looked for window locks as 4 were broken so we can't park the vehicle on the street-no luck. Some hours later we finally had some electrical work done, windshield washer pump fixed, new window locks MADE/RIGGED, rear defroster fixed and finally headed for home at 5:00p.m. (We had about 5 hours of technical work done for S/40 or $13-including parts! Whew, I’m pooped. Oh, yes, Padre Ron had to drive the van home for his first drive in Peru! He'll never get used to the blind intersections with no signage! THAT was the nerve-wracking part! We made it! Tomorrow Padre has a visit with Director Pedro so he will drive to the Casa for that. We now need seatcovers that can be washed as the ones installed are nice and we'd like to keep them so! Also a luggage rack. That will be custom made with a ladder. That should just about cover everything after we have the brake pads checked. While Padre doesn't intend to drive much, he does want to be able to drive as needed so he will have to get a "combi" license when we get back from the States. Now, to hire a driver for the kids. We need one who will be safe and a responsible maintenance person, too. Keep that in your prayers!