Translation of previously in German

After breakfast we visited one of the largest markets in the country. It was very close to the hotel and we were tempted to buy souvernirs and other stuff that we would never use ever again.
I hope you can understand my English. I want to study English over the Internet! Sorry for not having written you during the last few days, but I am starting a new job on Monday and gotta relax till than.
The same afternoon (October 4) we took a flight to Arequipa, spearing a bus ride of 12 hours. Due to heavy winds we had a delay of 2 hours. We took off at around 4.30pm.