We've been in Peru for two days and our experiences thus far have been absolutely incredible. First and foremost, it should be noted that we successfully flew here on standby tickets with no delays or problems. Good omen? I'd like to think so! After arriving at the airport in Lima, we quickly hailed a minibus and were speeding down the bumpy streets headed for the costal, cliff top city of Miraflores. It was nearly midnight by the time we checked into our small, reasonably furnished room at Hostel Eiffel and after a twenty-hour day of travel, sleep was no struggle. Yesterday we awoke to the sound of honking taxis and clanging construction workers and the scent of salty air, quickly reminding us we weren't in Colorado anymore.
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| The Cevicheria |
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| Miraflores on the cliff |
With no agenda or bearings, we tied on our shoes and did what any budget traveler would do... started walking. After scrambling down the seaside cliffs we found ourselves strolling along the Pacific coast. Three miles later, past public beaches scattered with locals, fine dining restaurants and abandoned construction sites, we settled down at a small cevicheria and ordered the recommended arroz mariscos or "rice with seafood." The dish was packed full with seafood and mouth watering flavor - which is quite the norm around here. Every meal we've had has been absolutely delectable.
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| Arroz Mariscos |
Yesterday we decided to make good use of our time by visiting El Museo Larco, a beautiful museum displaying an array of well preserved Inca artifacts, including finely detailed jewelry and a vast selection of erotic pottery.
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