We have been back in Peru for a week and the weather has been gorgeous so far - so much so, we let Daniel have a quick run around in the garden as Anna was watering. Guess what? He got soaked! He found it hilarious to run through the water and was wet through in no time. This kind of weather is unheard of for July. Not bad for the UK equivalent of January, eh? Last night was Charro's 15th birthday - the big birthday here in Peru for girls. It traditionally marks the transition from childhood to womanhood. Mark went for 9pm and Charro eventually came out at 10.40pm (although traditionally the girl appears at midnight.) Mark discovered on arrival as he was reading the program that he was the padrino or 'godfather' of the event! We had been asked about 2 months ago, but no more had been said so we had assumed they had found someone else! Mark's duties included presenting his present and giving two talks - one about Charro and the first time he met her, and one about her virtues and a prayer for her.
Mark got back finally just before 1am, ready to sleep well, but unfortunately our neighbours were having a roof-top party until past 5am. They were still making noise when Daniel woke up at 5.20am!!
Charro and her father. Doesn't she look like a bride?! 
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