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Lima: Two earthquakes hit Peru's capital city

(LIP-ir) -- Two earthquakes, one a magnitude 4.4 and the other a 5.4, which were felt across Peru's capital and throughout the province of Lima, struck Peru's coast early Saturday morning, said the U.S. Geological Survey.

The first occurred at approximately 1:41 a.m. and was not perceived by many of Lima's citizens.

The second, however, which was felt at 7:51 a.m., alarmed many and caused people in the country's capital to dart out of their homes and business establishments.

According to Peru's Geophysical Institute (IGP), even though there were no immediate reports of damage, citizens in the region were alarmed by the seismic movement and immediately took to the streets seeking safe places to stand.

The first earthquake's epicenter, which was just off the Peruvian coast, was at a depth of approximately 61.3 km (38.1 miles) and 75 km (45 miles) north of Lima, Peru.

The epicenter of the magnitude 5.4 quake, which was felt much more by citizens on the coast, was registered to be at a depth of 41.2 km (25.6 miles) and just 14 kilometers (9 miles) west of the country's capital.

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# jacqueline corriveau says :
29 March, 2008 [ 18:43 ]

if theres going to be more earthquakes in lima

# jacqueline corriveau says :
29 March, 2008 [ 21:29 ]

...its best we all kill ourselves now

# Alexandra says :
29 March, 2008 [ 23:33 ]

tell me something...I am european, I never felt any earthquake before, I am married to peruvian and I not that I dont like the city, dusty, poluted, unorganised, bad weather ..., I have to suffer of fear because of earthquakes!!!

# Steamboat Willie says :
30 March, 2008 [ 00:57 ]

So what would you like us to tell you Alexandra?????

# Bo says :
30 March, 2008 [ 10:38 ]

You guys think more earthquake will come soon? 

# Ollanta Humala says :
30 March, 2008 [ 13:13 ]

Never fear my friends. If another earthquake strikes Lima, Comrade Chavez & myself will pass out more food cans with our pictures on the labels. This way we can futher promote communism.

# Alexandra says :
30 March, 2008 [ 13:15 ]

of course...tomoorrow, the next day...leave peru while you can

# mari says :
30 March, 2008 [ 13:48 ]

Bad weather in Peru, you got to be kidding, I live in a place that we have big snow storms that make many times impossible to drive and it is so frizzy and cold, brrrrrrr, and plus boring in the winter.
Peru has the most beautiful weather , always in the 60's and 70's degrees and about the polution and dirty of Lima city I know that's a problem of the mayor of Lima that should clean and wash with watter all the parks , streets that smell like urine and start giving tickets to those who use the streets in Lima as bathrooms.
But Lima is not all bad like many people say in the internet , it has many good things also.
The food is incredible the most delicious food ever , the fruits all year round and many varieties, fresh sea food all year, and Lima has very fancy places where you can go and spend your euros, Lima has all.
You just need money, money,,,

# Beet says :
31 March, 2008 [ 00:43 ]

What is everyone talking about?

# Charo says :
31 March, 2008 [ 05:22 ]

Good Morning Peru,
I was amazed at Alexandra's comment. My family and I emigrated to the USA when I was nine years old. Always keeping our traditions alive and enjoying mom's home made Peruvian dinners. We always travelled back to Peru on a yearly basis staying for 3-4 weeks at a time. We all enjoyed family gatherings, Sunday roast dinners, going to the beautiful beaches like El Silencio, and staying at relatives home in Chaclacayo, and above all the entire family attending mass on a Sunday evening. The weather was always beautiful, very high in humidty, but one always adjusted well. I now live in Europe and have done so for over 12 years, as my husband is European. We have travelled extensively in Europe and admire the history and architecture and culture it has. However, the Capitals of these countries, are also very over crowded, high in pollution, with kiosks or stalls on the main high streets. The cleanliness is non existant, rubbish everywhere (look at Naples), people smoking in your faces, and lacking in manners. Be careful with your wallet or purse, as they have gypsies watching you, or gangs of youth, pickpocketting your bags.  The Middle Eastern population and Indian people from Bangladesh or it's surroundings are very prevalent. The weather? Well everyone goes to Spain (Costa Brava), Canary Islands, or Portugal for a good tan. Other popular destinations are Turkey, Cyprus or Greece. We get very strong gales, torrential rain, floods, and in other parts you are snowed in!!
More importantly, in Europe everyone live in Apartments, all rented as salaries don't compensate purchasing a house or a flat. So the chances of you owning your own property are slim. The taxes are quite high, and you live in a more socialist way of thinking!  Peru for all it's flaws, have very generous people, but as someone said earlier, you need money and more money. But tell me of a place where you don't??      

# Charada says :
31 March, 2008 [ 10:39 ]

Lima is not all bad.  If you can afford it,  move to San Isidro or San Borja which are areas nicely maintained, with plenty of cafes and restaurants.  Hire a maid and a cook twice a week to clean your house and prepare meals for the week.  It's much easier to do this in Lima than in the USA or Europe where labor is much more expensive.  I would happily trade my fancy electronics for a maid!  I grew up in Lima and I remember the summers as a child as one of the best times in my life.  The food was incredible, the bread: warm and fresh every day; the fruit juices were out of this world as you could taste the freshness of the fruits.  I moved from Lima to California many years ago, but I visit Lima once a year.  Here the weather is pretty mild and the air is clean.  I've been in other parts of the USA and I must say that this is the best place to be in the country.  You're sorrounded by the sea on the west and the mountains on the east.

# Alexandra says :
31 March, 2008 [ 13:38 ]

I know, that for you peruvians, Peru is the best country of the world...but I just cant get use to it. I dont like peruvian food, comida criolla is very strong for me. I have to admit, Peru has good sea food but here I end.
I miss architecture, better organized system, high style of living in Europe...I am from Prague, Czech Rep., there I also afford a maid, my maid had a keys from my house, that much I could trust her. Here, I am changing the maid every month, every single one steals money, clothes...I have a daughter...I would never hire a nanny here in Peru, my friends nanny was giving panadol and caugh syrup to a baby, to make her sleep. Another friend got visa for her nanny to go with them to Miami, the next day in Miami nanny escaped. To go out for a walk in the park, I have to hire bodyguard, pickpockets...kidnaping is very usual here...see your bill from the light and water, all the time new faces missing...so are these those nice peruvian people?
Everywhere is in Europe are great bakeries and we are very familiar...we always cook and eat at home, having family reunions...I dont understand why people here in Peru things that europeans are not family orientaded. No one in Europe leaves babies with nanny, here... everybody has a nanny, thats a shame for peruvian mothers!

# Rene says :
31 March, 2008 [ 14:01 ]

Alexandra please, do not generalise. You're from Prague and you think you know how things work in Europe? Since when is Prague representative for Europe. There are so many different countries with so many different cultures. When I was in Prague I also had to watch for pickpockets, same in Amsterdam. If you're not local, show off that you're a tourist and display that you carry something, you're a target. It is the same everywhere. That doesn't say anything about the people as a whole.

I'm sorry for your bad experiences with maids, but since there are also many people with good experiences, maybe you're just not making good selections or do not hire from reputable offices. When you say "nanny escaped", that makes me think of slavery. The nanny might have run away (obviously for a better life in the USA), but escaped? Is that how you think about your maids?

I do not know what you were looking for moving to Lima, but reading your comment I get the feeling that your expectations have been completely off. And given you're "high style living", I think you've never really been around to know how life is outside your own little rich circle. So, please come down to earth, do your own cleaning, cooking, nursing etc and live like most peruvians do. You'll appreciate the people better when you're at their level.

# Charo says :
31 March, 2008 [ 15:44 ]

Although Prague is a very beautiful city, it is also very dark and grey, I would say morbid. Living under the influence of the Soviet Union for many years, as a Communist country lacking Freedom, and rationing of food, the cuisine is by far Not the greatest! Very bland and plain. No one is forcing you Alexandra to eat 'Comida Criolla'. You are a woman capable of cooking roast dinners, and combining your cooking cuisine with Peruvian Cuisine. Spices and ingredients are now available worldwide, therefore enhancing and creating original dishes of your own.
I grew up in a very priviledge lifestyle, attending Villa Maria, and subsequently Roosevelt High School. From a very early age I enjoyed the priviledge of swimming at Lima Golf Club, and playing Tennis at the Jockey Club. My parents left for San Francisco where I also attended private Catholic schools and university. I currently enjoy renting my property located in the hills of Marin County, a house in Boca Raton, an Apartment in Marbella and a big and beautiful 5 bedroom house in the English countryside. You see my husband is also a business man (financier), and I too socialise in London with creme de la creme. I would never dare say anything derrogarotory about a country I am a guest, but then again when one is cultured one knows etiquette. Like Rene pointed out, and rightly so, San Francisco is a beautiful city, and the weather is the icing on the cake. Prague is known for it's Bachelors party, and hookers paradise. Your 'Nanny' issue is quite puzzling? In Europe, and until recently, The Cheq Republic was considered more of an 'Eastern European Country'.  Nanny's are practically not existant in Europe. 'Au-Pairs' are more commonly used, and they normally come from Brazil. I have two live-in Au-Pairs, one for the weekday and another one for the weekend. A Gardener, a window cleaner, a cleaning lady three times a week and an Ironing service. The difference is I wouldn't dare critise nor behave in such manner, as yourself! Enjoy and relax your stay, make it pleasant. Perhaps if you live in Las Casuarinas, La Molina or Monterrico, you may enjoy the lovely supermarkets, afternoon teas with other mothers. Join a nice Country Club, like The Incas Club, Jockey Club, Lima Golf or Lawn Tennis Club. Walk around Larco, or go the beautiful restaurants by the beaches. Have a nice Ceviche, with some Picarones, enjoy the kids playing in the sand. Travel to Paracas, visit the Huachina, enjoy the hospitality of your host Peru!! Enjoy your freedom, perhaps the freedom your parents or grandparents were not able to do and enjoy. Have a little bit of class!   

# Alexandra says :
31 March, 2008 [ 15:57 ]

I do my nursing and coocking, not cleaning I admit it, athough if maid doesnt clean properly I have no problem to re-do it.
And I dont live in rich circle, I would say, in Europe less families have all these priorities like maids, nannies, drivers etc. then here in Peru. And people are more equal, here in Peru, you can feel big differences between the people, which I dont like, so Rene dont put me into the bag with rich peruvians who are very ignorat and treat their people badly.
I am acctually oposite, I threat my maid equaly. I dont see it wrong if maid eats on the same table with the family which she works for. But mentality of rich peruvians is different. Last time I was in a golf club and they didnt allow nanny of my friend to sit at the same table with us. But that was the rules of peruvians...not mine or somebodies ealse. I seriously felt embarassed for the organisation of the club, how could they put this kind of rule?
My first days in Peru, I learnt that when you are saying hello and good bye you kiss the person, so I kissed the maid, and people around where looking at me if I am crazy. So compare to peruvians I do appreciate people.
I am very down on the earth and lived and worked in many different big cities in the world. So I know very well how the life is.

And about that nanny who escaped...well, I used the wrong expretion, nanny used family to get into the US and left.

From Peru, I was expecting beatifull nature, which it has, but you have to travel a lot to get there, beatifull beaches, which Peru does not have and more sunny days...which unfortunately sunny days are only during 4 months long summer, the rest is depressing gray winter, as all peruvians describe it...lots of people suffer astma, alergy etc.
I honestly feel very very sorry for peruvian bad social and heath care system, which is very ingnorant to the people from the goverment.

You turnet this conversation at the personal against me, not about Peru as a general and not about disadvantage of Paru that its having earthquakes very often, what was the main subject at the end.

# Alexandra says :
31 March, 2008 [ 16:22 ]

to Charo, Eastern Europe for me is still a Europe and for the rest of the world too...hookers entertainment you can find everywhere in the world, people do travel for beachelors parties to eastern Europe, because its cheaper then western Europe obviously.
During the comunism, we were not locked and without freedom as you said, through the travel agency people could travel. It wasnt the easiest but at the end it was possible.
During komunism everybody had place to live, everybody had a job, there were no homeless people, country was safe, little kids walked to school by themselfs so I dont think that it was that terrible. 

And no nannies were not existen in my country...the kinder garden and schools took care of the children untill 4pm, which I like better. I dont have nanny and I will never hire one. I prefer if parents rinse the child.

# CapitanDan says :
31 March, 2008 [ 17:22 ]

Please People give Alexandra a break. Obviously she is still in culture shock. I am sure English is not her primary language and her choice of words was poor and being exposed to an earthquake can be quite unsettling when having never been exposed to one. One thing we can all agree is that there are bad places and bad people in all the cities of the world except  maybe Vatican City. Hookers will be anywhere there are men willing to pay. The Pollution is terrible in Lima. The taxi's and combi's spew out this toxic cocktail daily, but the government does little. The winters in Lima are not like the winters in Miami or L.A.. They are cloudy and Humid along the coast. These are facts we can all agree upon. I have never felt uneasy or not safe in Peru, but size does matter. When you are the big dog on the block you are left alone.If you walk hunched over looking at the ground and are small you will be a victim. This is the cruel world. Why do muggers always pick the elderly?As for maids or hired help stealing. I have never had this happen and I leave money out all the time. I even left 100 dollars in U.S. in my suit and the dry cleaner gave me the money. See thats what happens when you don't have a wife.I have found my Peruvian friends look after me in Peru and when we are in the U.S. I look after them. If you are a tourist in Peru you may get your camera or things stolen, but in Miami you have a higher probability of being killed. A few years ago certain organized gangs in Miami targeted foreign tourists ,because they knew they couldn't show up for all the legal proceedings that a free society offers the scumbags of the earth.Yes, Alexandra Lima is not Heaven. I think John Denver said ,that was West Virginia.So please give it and the people a chance and you may be Happily Surprised. I hope to see you soon.

# Benny J. says :
31 March, 2008 [ 17:52 ]

CapitanDan? The bit about tourists being the targets in Miami is dead on. It became almost an epidemic there for a while. The bulk of the thugs discovered that the tourists were easy marks. Trying to target a local was too risky because of Florida's Right Too Carry Law.

# Paul Seville says :
31 March, 2008 [ 22:06 ]

Man, what a bunch of uneducated comments, denials, and defensiveness towards Alexandra, who simply told it pretty much like it is by calling a spade a spade. I couldn't agree more with all you've stated!

# Charo says :
2 April, 2008 [ 09:25 ]

My Dear Friends,

All of this has stemmed from an Earthquake?? How can being afraid of an earthquake allow you to slag Peru?? Not so long ago we experienced and earthquake here in the UK, a 5.2 at one o'clock in the morning. Our children who by the way, have never ever, experienced an earhtquake were trully quite scared. Truthfully, weather you have experienced earthquakes in the past, it is still quite daunting and scarey. Our first protocol, was to call all our family members and friends and to ensure everyone was safe and sound. This followed by gatherings and sharing of our experiences. Some awoke moments before the earthquake hit, some were woken up by the quake, others slept right through it. At no point in time, did we start discussing, the appalling dirty streets of London, with rubbish everywhere, or it's polluted and congested underground, and the repugnant smell of body odour in the double decker buses. Nor the dislike of Steak & Kidney pies....or moaning about the English weather, which by the by we would be so lucky to have two consecutive weeks of summer. How happy we would all be to have '4' Months of summer. How happy we would be to know we can at least drive to a decent beach! We could drive 75+ miles keeping our fingers crossed along the way, and find that the tide is out, and the beach is full of debris. Definetely, not a place for your children to play in. At least in Peru you can do this. The Czech Republic  doesn't have  a coastline, anywhere, so driving is out of the question, you have to FLY to the nearest beach. Perhaps you can go to lakes or rivers?? Listen, all I am saying, is that Peru is NOT the only country who has these problems. You have problems like this from the tip of Mexico to the tip of South America. Sweat shops in India, Bangladesh, and Sri-Lanka, where children from the age of eight, working from early hours in the morning until late evening to make tennis shoes, pants and shirts our husbands wear. Child pornograpy and human trafficking in Thailand, with corruption increasing. Violation of human rights for the poor people of Tibet, women being sterilised with out Aneasthesia by the Chinese Government. Africa, whose children are dying due to the water contamination, and HIV virus. I have participated in raising money, charity events, and sent clothes to the orphanages in Romania and Belarus, constantly. I have helped the children in Afganistan, for the  tsunami, and the previous earthquake in Peru. The kindness, and compassion of people are unbelievable. No government is perfect, corruption is rife, no country is perfect either. It is easy to sit on the sidelines, point your finger and critise, you therefore become the spectator. The question is, what can you do to make a change, a positive change. Obviously, you can only change the things that you can control. Yes, I can too, winge and whine and say, Peru is dirty, I only get four months of summer, the maids are a disgrace. The hardest thing is to do something about it!!               

# Rich says :
2 April, 2008 [ 09:51 ]

When I saw that there were 20 comments on an article about an earthquake that caused little damage I wondered what all the fuss was about?  Getting sidetracked to all these comments was quite amusing to read.  Let's face it folks, every part of the world has its positives and negatives.  There is no need to criticize other's opinions because they are just that...opinions.  Good food/bad food, High crime/low crime, good weather/bad weather....everyone has an opinion and no one has all the answers.  I enjoy reading "living in peru" and will read more articles that have 20 comments.   

# Lynda says :
10 April, 2008 [ 01:40 ]

I just have to jump in and say that we were there in Lima that morning, and although we live in Vancouver, in an earthquake zone - that was the scarriest moment in my 55 years of life.  I felt my mortality for those few moments for the first time in my life.

I have been through a few 'tremors' in Vancouver, I believe the closest one was a 4.5 that was centered in Seattle, but I have never heard the 'rumble' that preceeds them until that morning.  That was the scarriest part.

I loved Lima, by the way, it is a vibrant, cultural-enriched city with some fabulous food and lots of fabulous people.

# mericorps says :
10 April, 2008 [ 07:55 ]

I think Alexander makes bad choices.

I have a great maid, works her behind off, is friendly, has a hey to my house and after 2 years I have no reason not to trust her.  I hired a nanny for a family I worked for as they have triplets and she is a member of the family, but is very good at making sure she plays second fiddle to the mom and the kids are well cared for.  I hired a maid for them too and after a year and a half, she has also proved reliable and confiable.

I have been robbed once, and it was in an upscale area near the US Embassy.  I do not have a car so I walk and take combis and taxis and never had a problem.  I use common sense.

I shop in Hueco, Polvos azules, Barrio Chino, Mesa Rodonda and Gamarra and have never had a problem, though I do take precautions.

My better half works for the ministerio and I double checked, and there have been 3 foriegners kidnapped here in the last 5 years, hardly an epidemic as Alexander trys to spin it. 

Also, with more typical dishes than any country in the world, I would think one would have to be a very picky eater to not find food one likes out of the Peruvian collection.

I was once robbed in Washington DC as I lived there for over 8 years and I assure anyone, I felt more unsafe and was in more danger in the District than I am in Lima. 

someon who has as much problems in Lima as alexander is simply not good at making decision and using sense.

# Tapada Limena says :
29 April, 2008 [ 01:04 ]

Charo:  you are one classy, wordly Peruvian lady.  Thank you for sharing your perspective and experiences, I enjoyed hearing about them because I have a similar background...been there, done that in the same places. It sounds like you're adaptable and a good ambassador of Peru in Europe.

Alexandra comes across as a chronic complainer.  She started out telling us that she's scared because she has never experienced an earthquake and then she goes of in a tangent about everything that's wrong with
Peru.  I feel sorry for her Peruvian husband who has to put up with all her complaints.  Alexandra should have stayed in the Czech Republic where she claims everything is hunky dory .  I don't think so (music note).  I visited Prague last year and I just couldn't feel upbeat.....even when there was a band playing loud Dixieland music right in the middle of Wencelas Square.....what a disappointment! I might as well have been in New Orleans!  I don't want to hurt your feelings, Alexandra.....but I found the Czech people to be rather......insipid.  Peruvians are passionate people with a ready smile and a joke.

My dear Alexandra.....here's my advice to you:  get a life!.....accept your circumstances and if you feel Life handed you a lemon.....well, make the best lemonade you can make!!  I understand you may be going through some culture shock.....but hey! give things a little time!
You have to start seeing your glass.....half full, not half empty!  No doubt your Peruvian husband and your daughter are feeling your fears and frustrations.....is that what you want?  May I suggest some counseling?  I think it would help you get through all this negativity.  Would you believe I was depressed when I first arrived in Paris?  It was winter and I hated the dark clouds and the rain.  One of my American friends (a diplomat) asked me if I had been out sightseeing and I told her I didn't like going out in the rain, that I was waiting for the sun to come out.  She told me to "snap out of it!!.....get out there, take the metro, visit the Louvre and stop feeling sorry for yourself!"  I followed her advice and I loved every bit of the three years we lived in Paris during my husband's mission at the US Embassy.  Sooo.....Alexandra, you can get depressed and frustrated.....even in Paris! 

Now.....to get back to the subject of earthquakes.  I am a native from Lima.....but I live in California.  One of these days California is supposed to break in two and slide into the Pacific Ocean.....  Am I losing sleep over this and complaining to my husband about it??  Hardly!  I took a course in "earthquake preparedness" so I can be ready when the time comes, not only to take care of myself.....but also, hopefully, to help my neighbors be safe.   Don't worry......enjoy the fine things Peru has to offer and be happy.

# charo says :
29 April, 2008 [ 14:55 ]

My Dear Fellow Peruvians, and International Community,

I have been Blessed...yes Blessed.....listening to a wide range of opinions, ideas and feelings about our approval or disapproval of the contents of each email. We are truly very privy to have this at our disposal.

I have read each email carefully, and have absorbed a variety of ideas and perspective about life, safety, food and lastly about Peru. Perhaps, we should use this forum to help others, i.e. if you need a good nanny. maid, butler or chauffer, we should refer someone reputable and reliable. This is just an idea, but it can be a good source so we can exchange information or try to change a negative situation into a positive outcome. 

Another example, when was the last time you cleaned out your closet (wardrobe), and disposed of all your unwanted clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books etc... and donate this to an association where this can be dispursed. Go to your nearest under privileaged school and provide them with unwanted story books, paper or any old school supplies. 

Every year through our local council we adopt a family for Christmas. Due to Divorce, Bereavement, or simply the Partner just walking out on the family, they are unable to buy the simpliest of things, like a toothbrush, or a pair of slippers for their little one. Do something positive, something worthwhile in your life. 

Lastly, like Tapada Limena stated, and quite rightly, would you want to feed all that retoric to your child or children??? I think 'Not'...at least I hope 'Not'!!! My husband respects me for who I am, my ancestry, my culture, my family and my upbringing, just as much as I respect his. 

I think Alexandra, meant no harm in what she said, there is no Language barrier, she knew exactly what she was saying. I attribute her remarks to lack of experience, naviety and lastly immaturity.  

I think this will be a good learning experience for her, for which I truly hope she will take on board.  

Next time you want to critise or be the first one to point your finger???
Ask yourself, what have you done to remedy the situation.

I read an email above, someone said, they are just opinions....Yes, they are just that. But these so call opinions, allow you to evaluate who and what the person is all about. When you watch any political debate, it is based on their 'Opinions' and their future plans on which direction they would like to take the country. If their opinions happen to coincide with yours, then you make a decision weather or not you will vote for that candidate. 

Thanks to everyone, for listening, and participating, but above all it has showed me how Patriotic we all are, despite living thousands of miles apart

Tapada, thank you, and my hat goes off to you too, for surving, and making a home anywhere in the world!! Taking life with stride....takes a lot of courage and remarkable abilities to adapt, surpassing language barrier.   


      

# Tapada Limena says :
1 May, 2008 [ 15:00 ]

Charo:  These are great and compassionate ideas for helping our fellowmen.  You are a tribute to our country...PERU!  Like you, I try to be the best ambassador of Peru that I can be....I owe it to my country, my parents, the Peruvian people, my school, etc.

Continue leaving a legacy, paisana.....that's the right thing to do, if we are to be useful human beings.  I will never forget my father's sweet words when I came to study in California. My parents had just said good-bye to me at the airport, and then....when I was comfortably seated in the plane (though tearful and anxious)...lo and behold! my dad had managed to board the plane.! He said: "My dear daughter.....remember to keep our name as pure and white as the snow that covers the Andes mountains". Isn't that beautiful??  Not that I needed to be told that.....but I guess he feared that I would be exposed to all kinds of temptations.

Well, ever since I heard my father's noble advice, I have taken it as my personal mission to be the best person I can be, which many times causes people to ask me: "Where are you from?".....then I can proudly say: "I am from Peru!".

Charo.....no doubt you are a very happy, accomplished person. Felicitaciones!

Alexandra:  getting back to you.  Stop being afraid and frustrated. Follow Charo's advice.....maybe you can occupy yourself with charitable pursuits and see who needs you.  In other words, change a negative into a positive and you will be happy and relaxed eventually.  My best wishes to you!

# Ed says :
27 July, 2008 [ 23:47 ]

The women of Peru are the most beuatiful peole I have ever met. So much love and life in their hearts.  Inner beauty.  Those few that profess to be Christian are awesome Godly and I respect them very much.I wish someone would help the other parts of the country and not just the cites. There are some very poor and even starving people in the jungles in the eastern mountains of Peru. Also the orphans on the streets of Lima need attention and saving. The whole world including EVERY city in the world and even vatican city need Jesus Christ. There is sin in the hearts of all men and until each of us admits and confesses our sin to God and repents by placing our faith and trust in The Shed blood of The LORD Jesus Christ alone  that was poured out for us 2000+ years ago, none can be saved from the wrath to come.  The only city that is Holy and Heavenly is the one that will come down from Heaven. NEW JERUSALEM. Its streets are paved with Pure GOLD. All who are born-again will enter that city and live forever with all who KNOW GOD through Jesus Christ. ( I John 4:7,8   John 3:16,17;  Romans 10:9,10; Ephesians 2:8,9; Revelation 22:20)King James Bible

# bigdick says :
4 May, 2009 [ 09:22 ]

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The women of Peru are the most beuatiful peole I have ever met. So much love and life in their hearts.  Inner beauty.  Those few that profess to be Christian are awesome Godly and I respect them very much.I wish someone would help the other parts of the country and not just the cites. There are some very poor and even starving people in the jungles in the eastern mountains of Peru. Also the orphans on the streets of Lima need attention and saving. they love to suck dick all time that is way i wet ther. Rell talk on my mom

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