Finally got out of Lima Tuesday morning. It surprised me as a pleasant city for such a large place. I admit i stayed in the safe districts of Barranco and Miraflores most of my time. Miraflores is where all the gringos hang out with a large park, street markets, airlines, fastfood, small smoky cafes, lots of live music lots of nightlife. Barranco is smaller more bohemian neighbor, with a nice plaza surrounded by shops and day time activity, with plenty of nightlife. Lima is on the pacific, where they have good surf break, beach restaurants and bars. Just above are the cliffs where hangliding is a regular sport. I met many interesting people mostly travellers but a few locals that I will keep in touch with. Took a day trip to Lunahuaco, where a group
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