Lloyd007 wrote:Cultural norms, I guess. Maybe it's because nobody here has carpet? That means feet on a hard wood or tiled floor get cold fast. Who knows. Misterioso.
Lloyd007 wrote:Good topic, Chi Chi! This one always baffled me. I never wear shoes at home but ALL peruvians wear their shoes outside all day and then in their homes all evening, too. Weird. I tried to explain to ex-wife (who had a fetish for bacteria) that wearing shoes outside all day and then coming through the house with the same shoes on brings all kinds of crap inside. Maybe my Spanish was bad, but she never really understood it.
It's nice to get home, kick off your shoes, put your feet up and relax a bit - very different with shoes on.
Cultural norms, I guess. Maybe it's because nobody here has carpet? That means feet on a hard wood or tiled floor get cold fast. Who knows. Misterioso.
captcosmic wrote:My wife insists we wear shoes in Lima. I understand fully why. It is so hard to get control of your environment in Lima. No matter how much you mop the floor dust gets into the house rather quickly. This is especially true in summer months when the windows are open. Not sure about the rest of Lima, but dust is a serious problem where we live.
ironchefchris wrote:I love camping so I'm not worried about the 'ick' factor of traipsing things into the house but I'm usually wearing slippers to give my shoes a breather and for the comfort. It's the closest I'll get to living Hugh Hefner's lifestyle.
captcosmic wrote:So you don't have multiple twenty year olds living in your house?![]()
ironchefchris wrote:captcosmic wrote:So you don't have multiple twenty year olds living in your house?![]()
Not since I got married. Actually, not since sharing a house with a bunch of other college students.
Danny55 wrote:San Borja barely has any dust compared to Sol de La Molina. Here the dust is the biggest issue - it comes down in bucket loads daily from the cerros. I lived in San Borja for a while so I can make a fair comparison.
Overall you are right - Lima is dusty, it reminds me of the Middle East.
chi chi wrote:Danny55 wrote:San Borja barely has any dust compared to Sol de La Molina. Here the dust is the biggest issue - it comes down in bucket loads daily from the cerros. I lived in San Borja for a while so I can make a fair comparison.
Overall you are right - Lima is dusty, it reminds me of the Middle East.
In my home in Tarapoto, I also have an issue with dust. There are mountains in front of my home and there's often wind coming from the mountains. Every 2 days, I have to wipe the furniture and clean the floor.
I am often wondering how in enters the home. I always keep my front door and windows closed.
caliguy wrote: i never take my shoes off in the house, but will before entering our carpeted bedroom
panman wrote:caliguy wrote: i never take my shoes off in the house, but will before entering our carpeted bedroom
But the big question is, do you keep your socks on?
panman wrote:caliguy wrote: i never take my shoes off in the house, but will before entering our carpeted bedroom
But the big question is, do you keep your socks on?