Stage #2 Frustration

Before I left for Peru my very intelligent sister Karen told me to read about culture shock and learn the different stages. I did this and I think I have just jumped head first into stage #2, the frustration stage. This is where you find that everything in the new place is frustrating and agitating. For example, it is like walking out the door, being greeted by a neighbor and wanting nothing more than to shout obscenities at them. Johanna and I have been working on getting my work visa and for some time now and for some reason it just got to be too much one day. I will not get into the details because it is a long story but just trust that it is very frustrating and these problems would never happen in the US. Anyway I think the important thing is realizing why I am reacting in this way and that realization is helping me to cope with my new challenges. I am anxiously awaiting the next stage, Acceptance, but until I get there I will be as patient as possible and try realize that just because things are different they are not necessarily wrong.