Being Mr. Kenny

Well, this is our last day in Peru, which is a little bit brilliant because I’m a tiny bit sick of the place… I’ve been ill in it, got out of breath going up its mountains, and generally had a few negative experiences (like mosquitoes, I hate them - although there’s nothing better than the feeling of squishing them, it’s like they try to take a bit of your blood, so you take away their entire existence, haha!).

But I’m also a little bit sad, because otherwise I’m being a miserable old sod. It has been an interesting time, I must admit.

Today we went to see Lake Titicaca, which was enormous. It was more like being on the sea, it was quite strange. On the endless boat trip over there me and Ailis were quizmasters to the contestants Alex, Sarah and Claire. Me and Ailis are blatantly the best people on this trip, and anyone who disagrees loses a point.

In Lake Titicaca there are some floating islands. They’re made out of reeds, which is really interesting, and it makes the ground really soft and springy. Apparently they replace the reeds as they rot. Anyway, it was really interesting and life on the islands seems really quiet, but I felt awful. It was like barging into someone’s home and taking photos, I felt really rude.

I really hate mosquitoes, by the way, I’ve been bitten loads. Actually I think it was those horrible little sandflies. The good thing about sandflies is that you can feel them bite, so you get to squish them. Dumbass sandflies, you’d think they might have worked out that using anaesthetic like mosquitoes was a good idea, but no. They also leave horrible little sores, I hate them. Gave up on the anti-malarials ages ago, so let’s hope I’m not infected, hahaha!

Oh, on the appetite front, I think things are shifting. Today I didn’t order a starter, because I don’t have enough money, and throughout the meal I lamented my poor, unordered starter. It was potato with tuna and something else, but never mind. Although, I did leave half my pizza. I like this new, small appetite me. I never really liked being the “pie”, so this is a move for the better. Still, can’t wait to get home and have some real food. I’m really sick of Peruvian food, they can’t cook a steak to save their lives! Actually that sounds really nasty, but it’s true. Not too keen on their chips, either. Nice crisps though!

Anyway, I’m really tired now, so I’m going to go away. My next post will come to you from Bolivia!