We had lots of time to get to know Lucas. During our walks with Lucas in Arequipa we were able to take pictures of the dogs that live on the roofs of the houses. The week we spent at the lawyer's family beach house at Mollendo was a very nice break for us. We joined the lawyer's large, extended family, and it was a great treat to be with people who spoke some English. It was interesting to compare child-rearing customs with them.
Maids are an important part of childcare in Peru, and most maids are of Indian descent.
They do the cooking, cleaning, and childcare even if one of the parents does not work. Lucas loved the ocean and the other children in the family complex. He was learning how to sit up and he captured the hearts of the people around us. After five weeks we received our adoption decree and were officially made Lucas' parents. However, there was one more week of legal work that had to be done.