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My father in law retired from the Policia Nacional and was getting his retirement money at Banco de la Nacion. They would then use their Banco de la Nacion ATM card at Bank of America, and that is how they were able to access their money in the US. I understand however, there is a process in which y...

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Cheerios... I miss Cheerios. I don't understand, they sell Cap'N Crunch and not Cheerios... =(

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I was too looking for Pomegranates and was told by the local frutero that they are in season from August through October.

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If you have any young girls or ladies in your recipient list, the colorful fabric bags sold at ferias are very popular with them, they look like the things women use to carry their children in their back. My nephew's girlfriend love it!

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I had a Jack Lelanne juicer in the states, about four years ago. I hated it! I was getting one glass of juice out of a whole pineapple, two oranges, one apple, one banana and half a papaya. I gave it away after using it for one month. Here in Lima I have a Moulinex. It works soooo much better!

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There is a supply store in Miraflores, it's on Esperanza, the crossing street would be Larco, is just next to Rincon Chambi, a peruvian food place (if you Google it, the beauty supply place is just next to it). They sell peruvian, european, and some other imported products. It's pretty well stocked....

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If you are looking for spanish books, take the metropolitano and get ott at La Colmena station, nearby you'll find several little books shops that sell books (including educational) cheaper than in a bookstore. I've just bought some educational math and language flash cards for my little girl (three...

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Yes, the serum works much better than the spray. Also, the styling cream leaves your hair like any mousse would. I don't like it. But the serum works well.

For a 20 soles charge, I usually leave about 3 soles. Hope this helps.

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The Freaze-ease line of products (serum, straightener, styling cream) is available at Saga and I could swear I saw it at Plaza Vea. I'ts a bit expensive, but it works.

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In the link below you may find an explanation of who Santiago el Volador was.

http://www.incaland.com/MuseoFAP/SANTIAGO.htm

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Food is great at Vlady's (I'm a regular), but service is awful! Two months ago, I was with my 4 year old and she wanted an ice cream. I purchased one and asked the lady to have her cone placed in a cup (my daughter would have made a mess in the car if she was to handle the cone by herself. The serve...

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No, I haven't found a single place that makes this delicious soup in three years of my stay in Lima. You'll be better off making it yourself, that if you can find the ingredients. Below a link to a recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/hot-and-sour-soup-recipe/index.html

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During summertime you can find mangoes, a wider grape variety (not only the red globe) the ultra delicious uva italia and borgo~a, strawberries, you can also find plums of different kinds. These are not usually available during the cold season.

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I have a Sony reader. It works really well for me. I check books from the library in California with no problems. You can also purchase books from the Sony site.

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Have you tried calling one of the Club Departamentales? Club Lambayeque is on Av. Del Ejercito in Miraflores and Club La Libertad is in Magdalena (assuming you need a marinera norte~a skirt). They should know people that sell skirts and marinera accesories.

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In the US, my nanny used to get paid, whether we were home or on vacation. The only time she got paid half her salary was when we gave her one month's notice. That was the agreement we both made when she got hired. Here in Peru we apply the same rule. The rationale was: if we were on vacation, the n...

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And now each store is required by Indecopi to have a 'claims book'. The minute you ask for that book, things should start going better....

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El Parque Reducto, is a nice place to go too! I love it there. Since it's an enclosed park, you don't get to see
'heladeros' or unleashed dogs... you may get to see people practicing yoga or tai-chi, other than that it's pretty quiet!

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My oldest son was recently here in Lima and tried to obtain his DNI for the first time too. First, you'll have to obtain a recent copy of your birth certificate, you do this at RENIEC. After this, you'll have to pay a fee. With your BC on hand go to the information booth at Reniec. They will let you...

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I also wanted to thank you Kelly for hosting the book swap. It was great meeting you and those who showed up. It was fun.

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La Quinta, a t-shirt store mostly, sells brands like Banana Republic that carry t-shirts in american sizes (including L and XL). Be careful though, petite sizes and regular sizes are mixed together and the sales people have no idea of this (I used to work in retail in the womens area for over 7 year...

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Don't feel bad. I was born in Lima, lived here 20 years of my life then moved to the states for 20 and some years and came back with my family, and I AM STILL ADJUSTING! My 15 year old is having the hardest time. But as I will tell him: We are going to stay here for two more years (since this is our...

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If you are interested in Mexican Cuisine, the University of Texas has a blog showcasing recipes from their Mexican Cookbook Collection. They will be publishing new recipes on a regular basis. If you browse through the 'older posts' options, you'll find some interesting ones like Caldo de Camaron de ...

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I know what you are talking about Polaron... living in So. Cal with a bunch of mexican friends, I got to taste some good stuff. For some weird reason, I have a feeling that if someone knows how to make humitas (the salty kind), this same person should be able to make the mexican version with the rig...

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Sometimes is just common sense. If you are susceptible to stomach problems, just be careful of not overeating. Peruvian food is very rich. On Christmas eve I had a small portion of the traditional Christmas Eve dinner and the next day I had the bright idea of eating out at one of Gaston Acurio's res...

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You can make 'mazamorras'... have you tried mazamorra cochina o de cochino? (not sure which is it)... or arroz zambito? it's the 'chancaca' version of arroz con leche. Don't ask me for recipes, I am not very good with desserts, I just eat them. But you probably can find recipes on line.

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I know Fiesta Casino is offering a Christmas dinner for 22 soles per person. Not sure if it's served on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but next time I'll pass by, i'll confirm. The menu seems fairly varied.

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Audible.com run by Amazon, also has an app the lets you download audible books to your iPod. Right now they have an offer that allows you to download a free book to try their membership for 14 days. You'll have to cancel before then if you choose not to keep the membership...

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I agree with Sunflower. My 3 year old has been ok since we moved to Peru two years ago. So far, she hasn't gotten sich with her stomach. She also brushes her teeth with tap water. If you want to be extra careful, you might want to consider purchasing one of those water purifier steripens sold in Ama...

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Rob, did you have to purchase the official Driver Record Request (purchased from the DMV) or did the system generated one worked.

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The place in Porta is a bit expensive. To clean a dirty lense on a point and shoot camera, I was charged $100.00 (yes, one hundred dollars).

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Thanks Kelly. I'll give them a try.

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Has anyone seen Cheerios or something like it anywhere in Lima? My daughter loves them and misses them so much. I have looked everywhere: Vivanda, Wong, Metro and so far nothing. Thanks in advance.

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When I called RREE they told me that the certificates may take anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 MONTHS!!! I couldn't wait that long...

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Both my children were born in the US. The only difference is that my husband used my maiden name for the US birth certificate. Now, after the birth of my daughter (second child) in the US we decide to register them both in the peruvian consulate because we were thinking in coming to Peru for a while...

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It is my understanding that most historical sites have some form of paranormal activity, and the only way to find out would be to actually go to the site and perhaps interview workers or residents of the site. El museo de la Inquisicion is a good place to go too. I am pretty sure it's haunted! Just ...

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The Real Felipe Fort/Castle in El Callao is also a source of some serious paranormal activity you may be able to find plenty of information on the web. La Quinta Hereen in Los Barrios Altos, is another one, although it may not be safe to wonder around since its vecinty it is also plagued with crimin...

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IB=International Baccalaureate, at a glance: "The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taug...

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I don't know about the Sorojche Pills. I took them on our way to the Colca Canyon and they didn't work for me. They did work for my husband and my 14 y.o. son. Our guides had to stop on the side of the road and picked some wild grass which they rubbed in their hands and made me smell, and slowly the...

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And if you don't feel like venturing all the way to La Victoria (Gamarra), la Quinta in Miraflores (Larco and Diez Canseco) sells overstock t-shirts from Nautica and other brands that run larger than the regular L and XL shirts found here in Peru. They even carry XXL. I know there are other La Quint...

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Yes, I'd say mexican. Having lived in California and used to some of the best mexican food ever, I do miss a good plate of Pozole every so often. Also pizzas, are ok here in Lima, according to my professional pizza taster, my son, but in general, italian food is extremely expensive and not so great ...

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I am sorry I missed the book swap. We started running errands early, and somehow ended up stuck in a department store. Hope to make it next time.

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... I meant 'thing'... it's hard to type with a 2 year old pulling from your pants...

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14 and 2... I will try to make it. We usually do the 'Mother's Day' think on Saturday, not Sunday...

My name is Astrid. If I do come, hope to see you there.

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I have some children books, I wonder if there will be any interest, also, since they've been read by my children, they are not in perfect condition.... is that a problem?

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I've seen some cheesy ones around, nothing I'd like to buy. Perhaps, some of the most talented members of this forum can share some nice pics and you can have one made in one of those photo developing shops. It'll have some meaning at least...

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They should also include some of the gorgeous beaches in the 'Norte Chico', the area in the Huarmey area (Ancash). Have any of you been down that way? Beaches are beautiful and they don't have the traffic that most of the other popular destinations have.

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Just yesterday I paid 48 soles for a box of 50 in 'Boticas & Salud'.

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I used to take Synthroid in the US, but ever sice I moved here I started taking Eutirox (Levothyroxine) by Merck and I had no problems with it. I take the 125 mcg dosis and find it easily in most pharmacies (large chains).

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I felt it, I was on a building, in Lima...

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