As I start my journey down the Malecon, a long stretch of path, parks and cafes that overlooks the ocean below, I cannot help but notice the peace and tranquility of my surroundings. I walk past the greenery surrounding a local cafe while usually for the most past not paying attention to my surroundings and looking over at the ocean below as the numerous surfers paddle out. Today, a more overcast day than usual, there are a great number of surfers out in the waves and even more people trying to sell surfing lessons on the beach, which is a common add on for Peru tours. On a whim, I decide to walk down to the beach, not knowing it was quite a trek, but about ten minutes later, after descending numerous stairs, following the road
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