Timing is everything

Ate some midweek ceviche yesterday at the central market. Was told afterward that it's better on the weekend because the fish is fresher. Well, today my gastrointestinal system feels like a mosh pit at a Korn concert. I had to go to school this morning to pick up materials, and I was exhausted when I got home. It's a five-minute walk, so the ceviche clearly had the upper hand. But after a power nap, a walk and some agua con gas I feel like my old street-eating self again. Think'll I'll nibble some bread and cheese tonight to be safe. Bought a camera today and will attempt posting photos again. The purchase is quite the ordeal. I wanted to look at a camera and this guy had to get this woman, who had to go somewhere to get the keys.  There were about 20 keys on the key ring and she tried 7 or 8 before she hit the jackpot. Of course there was no working battery to try out the camera. No problema. I buy it anyway, with cash, but they need to see a copy of my passport. After she logs my info into a book, I go to another part of the store to pay. I pay, and go to another part of the store where I think I'm picking up my camera. No so. I get a little tripod from the man behind the counter and a bill of sale. I take this to the lady with the keys, and she begins searching for my camera behind the counter. After a few minutes, she finds one, and records more info into another book. Then she takes everything out of the camera box and tries it out, which is clearly a good thing. Back in the box and I'm good to go .... 35-45 minutes. I could have probably gotten the same camera for the same price from a street vendor, but I feel like the store may be more helpful if there are problems. Electronics and hygiene products are no bargain here. Chapstick will run you 16 soles, close to $5 U.S. Same with a bar of soap and shampoo. I went deep into downtown yesterday and found some better deals, but it's a long walk. Could've taken a combi I guess, but after my long bus rides Sat. and Sun. I felt like I needed to stretch out. Along the way I saw lots of street dogs. They're all over the place. I'm told that they don't have rabies, but you're advised not to pet them. Good doggie.
School starts tomorrow so gotta lesson plan.