It has been delightful to have Mom and Dad here with us! We now have Dad's passport - a rather incredible story, and are working on getting the last 2 suitcases (Mom has been a trooper not having her things with her). Please pray that they arrive before we leave for Cusco on Thursday.
They are so happy to see where we live and experience our daily routines. Noah is now completely used to them again - he reached for Grandma yesterday after his nap and enjoys playing chase and peek-a-boo with Grandpa. We are taking them to our favorite restaurants and showing them our favorite parts of the city. 
After a lovely breakfast at their hotel this morning, we visited El Monasterio de Santa Catalina. It is such a spectacular place to see - we're happy we could go with them again! It's walls are full of history as it was founded in 1580, and remained a fully functioning monestary until 1970. Today there is still a small group of cloistered nuns that live there, but the majority of the property is open to the public and maintained beautifully.
Overlooking the monastery
When we came home, Concho was ready to give us our cooking lesson on how to make my favorite Peruvian dish - Aji de Gallina. It comes from Lima and combines peanuts, shredded chicken, and chili sauces to make a fabulous sauce served over rice or potatoes. It was a treat to have her teach us and give us her special tips on how to make it ¡riquÃsimo! Mom wrote down the recipe, so maybe we can share it with those of you interested in some authentic Peruivian cooking.
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