Peru vs. Ecuador

It´s funny how much of a difference a border can make.

First impression: Peru has a lot of goats. Seriously, millions of them. I haven´t seen any on the menu yet, but I´m keeping my eyes open.

Second impression: Peru has a lot of police. My bus was stopped at police checkpoints three times in my first two hours in the country. My first breakfast in Peru was interrupted by a full-blown military parade -- apparently, these are weekly occurrences in Piura.

Third impression: Peru is hot. Very very hot. Which is why I´m heading south to Lima tonight, where hopefully it will be cooler and/or more air conditioned.

Also: Pisco sours=yum. I´m reserving judgment on Inka Kola.

They still say chévere here, thank God. Otherwise I´d feel totally lost.