Sometime late last summer, I began to subscribe to the “Living in Peru” newsletter for expatriates. I knew that we were thinking of spending time in Peru for my disseration and wanted to start getting my head around how we would do it. I used the classifieds, newsgroups, and listservs available to subscribers to find the house we’re renting, our childcare, and more.
A little more than a month ago, subscribers were asked to participate in a survey about the newsletter because they wanted feedback from readers. I participated. Like many surveys, there was the draw of a “give-away” associated with participation, and like most times I do surveys, I didn’t think anything of it. (Side note: as a social scientist, I always try to participate in surveys when asked. I feel it is my professional duty!)
Bottom line: I won a weekend stay at Hotel Laguna Seca in Cajamarca, Peru!
We’re still trying to get our head around the whole thing. What a surprise! The tickets are about $100/each (not sure yet about the cost of Will’s ticket) to fly to Cajamarca (it’s about 500 miles north of Lima, in the Northern Andes) but it’s a great opportunity and at least the hotel (and breakfast) are free! Wow — what a surprise!
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