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meggyrosey

You should be able to find everything you need here

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minicerve ... nsumos-Perú/490563184302164?fref=ts

meggyrosey

I was wondering if anyone has recently flown into Piura and taken transportation to Mancora? I have been looking for a safe transport but have been unable to get in contact with any contacts posted in the earlier chain. Does anyone have a contact to recommend that would be great!

meggyrosey

The banks vary here but most will finance around 80% of the value of the apartment and you are responsible for the balance. Like mentioned the mortgage rates are crazy here, try to make sure that it is not obvious that you are from Australia as foreigners are higher risk meaning a higher mortgage. A...

meggyrosey

Multitop is a giant store that has everything however, I prefer some of the stores close by. A little easier to shop. They are located on Av Iquitos. There are about 4-5 blocks of fabric stores where you will be able to find everything you need. I recommend to shop around a little, you can find a lo...

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There is a craft beer brewery in Lima...very small but outside the norm of cusquena ect...here are their facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/MICEBICHELA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cerveza-Artesanal-De-Tomás-LIMA-PERU/337363640553?ref=stream

meggyrosey

I had the same thing happen to me with my BIF debit card...I was not able to get the money returned because it was withdrawn from a Global Net...even though I contested and fought...no such luck :( i know several people that this has happened to with different banks and generally the banks don't do ...

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thanks for the replys, i'm going to see if i have any luck at sodimac over the weekend...i'm looking for actual stencils not the vinyl wall details

meggyrosey

Has anyone seen wall stencils sold here in Peru? I've been checking around and haven't come across any...please let me know!

meggyrosey

Lima Yoga offers Hot Yoga classes...however they are only held in the Surco location, its not that hard to get to from Barranco, it should be a quick 15 minute taxi ride

http://www.limayogashala.com/

meggyrosey

i have seen almond milk a few times in Vivanda, they are starting to carry a large assortment of products that are Gluten Free, I haven't seen it consistently though... Another place you could check with is Salvia which is a natural health food store in Surco, close to Encalada and Primavera https:/...

meggyrosey

you can find flax seeds in any grocery store...Flax seeds in spanish is Linaza.

Also, this store has a lot of great organic products and it's open everyday: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salvia/191485707573437

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Has anyone had experience working freelance jobs here in Peru on top of having a contract. I need to go the legal route as migrations has already reviewed me once and I don't want them to have reason to harass me again. I currently work here legally on a contract but I'm interested in pursuing some ...

meggyrosey

I would try checking at Salvia. They are an organic food store on Primavera close to Encalada. I was there the other day and saw a lot of different harinas, I don't remember if there was quinoa but it's worth giving them a call. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salvia/191485707573437?sk=wall&filter...

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Hey Everyone, I wanted to pass on a warning of what I've been going through for the last two months trying to pay my Proroga. As of right now they have still not issued me my renewal sticker. The issue they have given me is that they don't have record of one of my trips out of the country last year....

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I'm currently negotiating a lower rate of 8.3% and it is extremely difficult. I called around to check the average rates in the banks and most have quoted me 10%-12% for a 15 year mortgage. My current rate is 9.3% which I have been told is very good...Most people I know that have mortgages are close...

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Hi Ana, I found a litter box in Wong...they sell them sporadically so it's just a matter of luck finding one there. Your other option is to go to a pet shop...there are various ones in Miraflores...I'm more familiar with places in Surco such as Dicopet which has everything for very reasonable prices...

meggyrosey

There is lots to do and see in Barranco, depending on the atmosphere and night you are looking for! You can go eat and have drinks at la73 - it is located right next to Channel 4 (canal 4). They have amazing food and great drinks...I recommend trying the Choclo con queso and having a Pisco Punch :) ...

meggyrosey

Besides Parque Kennedy you can check this website: http://www.adopcionesperu.tk/... I used this website when I was looking to adopt a dog and I couldn't be happier...I adopted using this website as a resource...they have several groups of kittens that are there for adoption with numbers and contact ...

meggyrosey

Make sure when you negotiate your contract so that your pay is after tax/retirement fund/es salud. By law they are required to take 10% of your gross pay that goes to retirement fund and 10% goes to es salud which is the social healthcare. This is a requirement you can not avoid, even if you have pr...

meggyrosey

I wanted to pick up this thread...I would be really interested to learn about the process of opening a business here. I have a Carnet and work for a local business, I am planning on opening a business on the side. Has anyone had experience opening a business here, what is the process you need to fol...

meggyrosey

You can always go and get the test done at Suiza Lab or Blufstien they do everything there. I've never had to wait at the Suiza Lab in Surco. Here are the websites with info below, good luck!: http://www.suizalab.com/ (locations in Surco and Miraflores plus 5 others) http://www.blufsteinlab.com/ (lo...

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I just took a trip to the giant fruit market, I believe in Ate...it's enormous and they are the "suppliers" to the grocery stores ect...If you are looking for Mangos or Watermelon they have rows and rows of vendors and they all look incredible! No luck on Pomegranate, I was told that it wi...

meggyrosey

Hi Everyone!

I've been searching for Pomegranates (granada in spanish) and Vanilla Beans...no luck in the regular stores and the market on Encalada...has anyone come across these??? If you have please let me know where

Thanks!!!!

meggyrosey

The best place to get Chocolate Chips is in the market...it's much cheaper than buying the small packages in Wong, Vivanda, ect... There is a great market behind Vivanda on Primavera with Encalada in Surco that you can find it. I have seen white chocolate chips but on and off...your best best is to ...

meggyrosey

I have been going to the same hairdresser for the last 3 years. She is amazing at cuts and color, she's no longer at the salon and is currently working doing house calls in Lima. She only speaks Spanish. Please let me know if you are interested and I will send you her contact.

meggyrosey

This might be too far for you, but a lot of the girls I work with get it done in Chacarilla in Surco. There is a mall full of different Peluquerias that are very cheap and good. If you wanted to go you just need to tell the taxi to take you to "centro comercial de Chacarilla" or "cami...

meggyrosey

I think you should go to Sodimac or Ripley and check out the options that they have...I purchased a Whirlpool built in Electric Stove and could not be happier

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ashmess, Are you still with the company but haven't paid your renewel? If that's the case, I suggest you go and pay. It will be much less of a hassle and headache. I was prevented from traveling in 2010 because my Tasa wasn't paid, first year with a Carnet and I won't make that mistake again. The Ta...

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I would love to change the level of corruption and distrust...it seems there isn't a level of respect for the police and people just do what they want (not like the police have done anything to deserve that respect) I would also change the transportation...there needs to be a better way for public t...

meggyrosey

You can find 1kg bags or less if you want in the Markets. For example the Market behind Vivanda in Surco (Primavera with Encalada) sells 1kg bags for 20 soles which will last you at least a few batches of cookies. They also sell 1kg bars of the melting chocolate in dark (bitter), milk, and white for...

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Hey Everyone! Tomorrow night there is going to be a big party @ Costa Verde....here's the Facebook link and details below! "Waiting for the sun" 1era Fiesta LifeStyle Perú en Lima! Este viernes 23 de setiembre LifeStyle Perú te invita a festejar la llegada de la primavera en un tonazo con ...

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i think it's a great idea, i'm 27 and I work full time so i can never make it to the events either!!! Although count me out on paintball...ouch!! I can certify this...I've been to many events organized by ACAP and I recall Meg posting "ok..this time I'll make it" :P. After 2 years I still...

meggyrosey

i think it's a great idea, i'm 27 and I work full time so i can never make it to the events either!!! Although count me out on paintball...ouch!!

meggyrosey

thanks so much for your replies and advice! It's good to know that I'm not the only one experiencing these kind of issues. I'm doing some research right now about the rules in Surco so I can go to the meeting prepared. I'd rather not go but since there are only 4 other families I think it would jus...

meggyrosey

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice or maybe a reference to a law of the rights of a homeowner inside an apartment building. Just to give a little history, I purchased an apartment almost a year ago. I moved into my apartment in September after making some small renovations. The building has 4 ...

meggyrosey

i just went through a similar situation...i basically turned my paperwork in on time but had an issue with my registration with Es Salud...needless to say it didn't go through. (this is in december) i just went to immigrations last week to take care of it...yes i know i left a huge amount of time pa...

meggyrosey

You can get shots done at a Suizalab or blufstein. They are walk in type places really quick and easy....

meggyrosey

there have been several suggestions for wire transfers on the forum, I recently used http://www.xoom.com and it was great! They work with 3 banks here in Peru, I chose the Money pick up option. Literally within 1 hour of the verification of my transaction the money was ready for pick up. I was shock...

meggyrosey

arequipa is well known for their sweater factories and yarn mills that work with Alpaca and Alpaca blends. You will not have an issue finding yarn for Crocheting...here is a factory contact www.michell.com.pe...have fun

meggyrosey

de rompe y raja is a great place to go...its in Barranco and you can buy tickets at teleticket

meggyrosey

Here is a larger chain of Karaoke Bars...their website has their current top 10 songs up that are in Spanish and the top 10 in English...you can also check the song lists online

http://www.sopranos.com.pe/index.php

meggyrosey

What type of quantities are you looking for?

meggyrosey

you can try checking Casa y Ideas, there is one in Jockey Plaza another in Open Plaza on Angamos. I've seen them there but not consistently...

meggyrosey

If the 99 doesn't work ahead of the 7 digit number try using 98 instead.

meggyrosey

My aunt and a group of 20 did the Inca Trail last year using Trek Peru http://www.trekperu.com/...they were all really happy with the service.

Most people need at least a day in Cusco to adjust to the altitude but if they are hiking, they may want 2 days to acclimate

meggyrosey

I suggest getting the Hep shots. I know a lot of people who have gotten ill from Hep A

meggyrosey

I've been heading to the beach regularly and always jump in. I haven't been swimming in the ocean around Costa Verde but I have been swimming in el Silencio, Caballeros, Punta Hermosa, Santa Maria, and Asia. I believe there is a slight contamination problem in Punta Hermosa from what I understood of...

meggyrosey

they sell gluten in the mercado behind Vivanda in Surco on Encalada/Primavera. They also sell gluten, wheat flour and lots of other healthy goodies at Madre Natura which is also on Encalada, just past the intersection of Primavera and Encalada...here's a link of a review, I couldn't find the website...

meggyrosey

I've also adopted an amazing puppy and cat and I could not be happier. I really recommend adopting, there are so many animals that live on the street that are sick and poorly treated. You can find pure breed dogs like goldens in the many albergues in Lima abandoned by families who purchased a puppy ...

meggyrosey

I know that the one is Asia is open...but Asia is sooooo far! haha is the one in the Ovalo open? I live in Surco so I don't get down there enough!

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