La copa mundial

It's World Cup season and I am loving it! While Peru sadly didn't make it into the tournament, that has done nothing to lessen the country's enthusiasm for this international soccer frenzy. Games are on everywhere, on every TV, all the time, and everybody is up-to-date on each match score and group standings - it's an awesome place to be! And conveniently, the final match is the day before I head to Lima for close-of-service - the flexible work schedule of a Peace Corps volunteer is pretty much the best possible job situation to have when you're trying to watch three soccer games a day. Even Bettí, my host aunt and uncle's pint-sized terrier, is all about the soccer… despite the fact that the ball is bigger than she is: