tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post1609904634782102143..comments2024-03-27T09:17:51.095-07:00Comments on Done by Forty: Notes from PeruDone By Fortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-67949147358742407632013-10-14T17:29:22.104-07:002013-10-14T17:29:22.104-07:00I agree with my wife helping the woman out. So far...I agree with my wife helping the woman out. So far, no one else has asked for help. We were thinking that she might just give this woman any extra Soles she has at the end of the trip. <br /><br />The oven mit is a good idea. I'm heading there in about a month so maybe I can fit one in my bag. <br /><br />Agreed, too, on the social services. It's funny how you don't think about these benefits until you see a place that doesn't have them.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-22653692750771209362013-10-14T14:42:11.726-07:002013-10-14T14:42:11.726-07:00People often forget about social services like Ani...People often forget about social services like Animal Control until they encounter countries where no such governmental agencies exist and animals roam out of control. It's like this in Mexico too. <br /><br />I wonder about the shower situation... if you could mail her a silicone oven mitt, would that work well at preventing shockage? worth a shot perhaps.<br /><br />I would have done the same thing with the woman and her electric bill. Hopefully word doesn't get out but if it helps with the laundry and your wife has the money, it's a win-win.Tara @ Streets Ahead Livinghttp://streetsaheadliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-42106372615699635752013-10-12T00:48:27.964-07:002013-10-12T00:48:27.964-07:00Whoa, tore into a cop car? That's incredible.....Whoa, tore into a cop car? That's incredible...and terrifying.<br /><br />I agree that economic issues are probably at the source of their green behaviors, but necessity is the mother of all invention. People get frugal and environmentally conscious when they really have to.<br /><br />Agreed on Carly Rae Jepsen: it's bad, but I am drawn to it.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-64543762439471394732013-10-12T00:45:17.609-07:002013-10-12T00:45:17.609-07:00Thanks, Jim! I suspect that figure is the result o...Thanks, Jim! I suspect that figure is the result of miscommunication but Mrs DB40 will be be asking some other locals what property might run for. And where she is, there's no beach, unfortunately...just a little town up in the mountains.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-49585692005008778542013-10-11T20:27:12.102-07:002013-10-11T20:27:12.102-07:00Great post DB40, I would love to go to Peru maybe ...Great post DB40, I would love to go to Peru maybe I have to go there and buy some $360 property. Wonder what beachfront would run, $500? Great post!jimhttp://criticalfinancial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-54903150402023900382013-10-11T19:24:06.190-07:002013-10-11T19:24:06.190-07:00My first thought was local rivers or lakes...but I...My first thought was local rivers or lakes...but I suppose a cold shower might be better! That sounds scary as all hell. <br />The cultural stuff is so incredibly interesting, too. It makes me sad because I know a large part of the greenness is most likely born out of poverty, but good for them for being resourceful and taking better care of the planet than us!<br />When I lived in NC roving wild dog packs were sometimes a problem. One time they tore up a cop car with nothing but their jaws. I'm sure that one's probably still on youtube somewhere, but at the time it was local news.<br />The only thing that sounds scarier than that shower is getting that Carly Rae Jepsen song stuck in your head all over again. It doesn't go away. So catchy.femmefrugalityhttp://femmefrugality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-5609323105043267732013-10-11T08:30:18.138-07:002013-10-11T08:30:18.138-07:00Laurie! Thanks for the kind words. You're righ...Laurie! Thanks for the kind words. You're right: we are blessed to live in this country.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-29064927389788652922013-10-11T08:29:51.927-07:002013-10-11T08:29:51.927-07:00That sounds harder in some ways, Mariezalbe, since...That sounds harder in some ways, Mariezalbe, since you don't know exactly when the switch is electrified and when it isn't. I'd just be using the shoe every time, raining or not...Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-35411635639115149292013-10-11T08:28:33.995-07:002013-10-11T08:28:33.995-07:00I should mention that she's in a little mounta...I should mention that she's in a little mountain city, and I believe things are probably different in the bigger cities of Lima, Arequippa, etc. <br /><br />If I find out more about the housing costs, I'll definitely include the information in a future post. Thanks for stopping by, Jen!Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-10642441915009067162013-10-11T05:39:24.218-07:002013-10-11T05:39:24.218-07:00Wow, DB40. This is amazing. A great picture of h...Wow, DB40. This is amazing. A great picture of how truly blessed we are to live in this country. Thanks so much for sharing. Laurie @thefrugalfarmerhttp://www.thefrugalfarmer.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-36891635343217996042013-10-11T02:36:23.039-07:002013-10-11T02:36:23.039-07:00I can relate to your wife's situation, here in...I can relate to your wife's situation, here in our bathroom every time it rains the light switch shock me. And I use my shoe to turn the switch on and off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-60408343997934237242013-10-11T02:15:20.845-07:002013-10-11T02:15:20.845-07:00Sounds like a not-so-easy but simple kind of livin...Sounds like a not-so-easy but simple kind of living is what's offered in Peru. Honestly though, I enjoyed how you described the place. No wonder they are not so much into recycling as there is not much to recycle. And oh, I think I will wait on your update about the $360 house building cost. Peru might become a future consideration to me, who knows? Jen @ Frugal Ruleshttp://www.frugalrules.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-22894469240266748902013-10-10T23:57:23.940-07:002013-10-10T23:57:23.940-07:00I left that one out but maybe I should have mentio...I left that one out but maybe I should have mentioned it! I'm glad you commented here; your blog looks interesting and I've added it into my reader. I'll be checking out more of your stuff soon - thanks for reaching out!Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-71250127090789403472013-10-10T21:20:58.566-07:002013-10-10T21:20:58.566-07:00Great post! I spent a few weeks in Peru a few year...Great post! I spent a few weeks in Peru a few years ago and that just brought back memories. I hope the plumbing has improved as well... everywhere I went, you weren't allowed to flush toilet paper, you were supposed to throw it in a bucket next to the toilet. It took me a long time to get used to that and then an embarrassingly long time to break that habit back in the States. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-6558542206358702592013-10-10T09:30:30.249-07:002013-10-10T09:30:30.249-07:00I'm glad you liked the post, Hayley! Mrs. DB40...I'm glad you liked the post, Hayley! Mrs. DB40 can't help but to help people...she's a bleeding heart. Somehow others don't come to me with their problems; I think I give off a "cheapskate" vibe. ;)Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-28528874736150068472013-10-10T09:29:17.355-07:002013-10-10T09:29:17.355-07:00Yeah, I'm thinking that $360 is some sort of m...Yeah, I'm thinking that $360 is some sort of misunderstanding (like, if the woman thought Mrs. DB40 was asking about rent).<br /><br />It's cool to learn about Romania through your blog, too, C - we want to visit someday.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-57147503574422204522013-10-10T09:28:24.565-07:002013-10-10T09:28:24.565-07:00Yeah, I think I'd take the same tactic! We'...Yeah, I think I'd take the same tactic! We'll see how it goes when I visit next month. Despite the shower, I think it's a pretty neat place and I can't wait to see it.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-37104514006134043352013-10-10T09:04:41.596-07:002013-10-10T09:04:41.596-07:00The shower sounds crazy! I'm glad Mrs DB40 has...The shower sounds crazy! I'm glad Mrs DB40 has found a way to use it without hurting herself! That was so nice of her to help that lady out like that. Love this post, it's a really interesting insight to see how the Peruvians live. It's great that they don't waste much despite not having recycling facilities. Also, agree that Skype that is the best! My parents don't live too far away but we use it all the time.Hayley @ A Disease Called Debthttp://diseasecalleddebt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-75021891489322049582013-10-10T06:30:24.422-07:002013-10-10T06:30:24.422-07:00Very interesting stuff, and I am sure that there i...Very interesting stuff, and I am sure that there is more. In some ways, Peru is similar to Romania: we are too just starting to get used with the whole recycling thing; people also pick up stuff that they think they could repair or sell; and also there still are some areas where stray dogs can still be found, even though they are generally peaceful and the government is working to put them all into shelter; and we do have inexpensive property. Bot nothing as cheap as $360 :)C. the Romanianhttp://www.romaniaexperience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-73603491462488584632013-10-10T06:25:00.105-07:002013-10-10T06:25:00.105-07:00Holy cow! I think I'd be scared to death to sh...Holy cow! I think I'd be scared to death to shower. I'd probably go as long as I could without showering so that I didn't have to risk getting shocked. That's a little odd. I do think it's great however that Peru seems like a place of less waste.Alexahttp://singlemomsincome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-11342123964895541622013-10-09T17:24:17.193-07:002013-10-09T17:24:17.193-07:00Hi Matt,
I'm glad you liked the post and, yea...Hi Matt,<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the post and, yeah, thank God we don't have to deal with wild dogs.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-90564686688874234382013-10-09T17:21:12.960-07:002013-10-09T17:21:12.960-07:00I like the slingshot idea! Though the stick is pro...I like the slingshot idea! Though the stick is probably a better deterrent.<br /><br />I don't think there's any special motivation with the water heater - I think it's just the technology they have. Though water consumption might be a nice benefit!Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-52706431557486189402013-10-09T14:22:08.959-07:002013-10-09T14:22:08.959-07:00That's so crazy about the water heater! It'...That's so crazy about the water heater! It's so interesting to learn about different cultures like this. There are so many different ways to do some of the things we take for granted. I'm glad I'm not regularly facing wild packs of dogs though.Matt Beckerhttp://www.momanddadmoney.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-15879778171385875002013-10-09T12:32:43.400-07:002013-10-09T12:32:43.400-07:00I enjoy reading how other cultures live. I wonder ...I enjoy reading how other cultures live. I wonder if that sort of shower is an effort to save water. I bet lots of people don't even take showers for fear of being electrocuted. I would definitely not walk anywhere without carrying some sort of stick to smack the wild dogs with. Or perhaps a pocketful of marbles and a slingshot.Bryce @ Save and Conquerhttp://www.saveandconquer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-44620340358396065932013-10-09T09:54:29.133-07:002013-10-09T09:54:29.133-07:00Thanks for the tip on the C & H! I would defin...Thanks for the tip on the C & H! I would definitely have made the same mistake.<br /><br />That's cool that your parents still line dry their clothes. I think it makes a ton of sense to avoid the dryer, but the washing machine is a great invention. I would much rather pay the electric bill than scrub clothes myself on a washboard.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.com