Four Peruvians Walked into a Japanese Restaurant...

Our old friend Jacek just returned from 3 weeks in Peru and, as always, he arrived bearing plenty of souvenirs and gifts. And, Rai, you really cashed in this time! All the way from Peru, your Uncle Jacek brought for you a tiny little hat with llamas on it and some baby-sized moroccas.
You looked so natural in your little Peruvian hat that we questioned your bloodline for a moment or two. Your Mom even pulled out her old and dirty hat from Peru (yes, it was originally white not light brown) and her beautiful sweater from Ecuador so that we could all match. Meanwhile, I wore a more colorful hat also given to us by Jacek.
And what better way to keep the Peruvian mood alive then to take our little fiesta just one block down the street to Yu-Zen, our local Japanese restaurant. Surprisingly, they didn't have any South American dishes on the menu, but they did have plenty of great Japanese specialties. You refused the amazing tempura, predictably opting for some milk in a bottle instead.
Going out for Japanese gave your Dad and Jacek a chance to reminisce on their year in Japan together. For me, personally, thinking back on that period of my life, I am always left thinking how grateful I am to have had that year abroad and how much I've experienced since. And now, you're part of our lives and we hope to give you the gift of travel as well. But don't expect all our travels together to be like the short 'trip' we took with Jacek to Sutro Park. We carried you in your stroller like a little prince in a palanquin as we ascended that steep and long staircase from the Ocean to the park. Don't get too used to it -- when we travel, it's not the easy way.