Drama in Lima

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Most people say that Lima is a dangerous place and to avoid it, today we found out that it is dangerous place but I still wouldnt say avoid it as there are some fascinating places to see.

I managed to hook up with a group of 6 solo travellers and we went to find the smallest church in the world, we wandered off the tourist track slightly and one of our group had her camera stolen out of her hand by 2 guys. We spent a while in the police station and they were very slow but escorted us to the church we wanted to see but it was closed!!

Despite that the last 2 days we have seen a lot, in Lima central we saw some catacombs where bones and skulls were arranged in pretty patterns, a few cathedrals and the changing of the guards, not to mention a Miss Teen Peru parade!

I am staying in Miraflores, a safer area of Lima and it is on the coast which is cool as we watched the sunset. We have been exploring the city taking the local buses which are 1 Sol (less than 20p) and eating a 3 course meal for 5 Soles (less than a pound).

I´ve got here on a weekend and Miraflores seems to have a bit of party scene, I even managed to have a large 1 litre beer with a german girl to celebrate the Oktoberfest!

Tomorrow i meet my tour and soon I will be off to Cusco for my trek!

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Photos

our police escorts
outside the smallest church in the world

Miss teen Peru
just as well we didn´t miss that

random
some dog dressed up just standing on the street

Plaza de Armas
some sort of motorsport event going on

changing of the guards
quite cool but more exciting then ours!

going up to San Cristobal
poorer areas on the hill

demonstration in Lima Central
taken from the bus

Catacombs under the Catherdral
eerie

hairy ride up
constant polluted fog over lima

view from the bottom of the hill
under the cloud

lost!
somewhere on the main shopping street in Lima

San franciso chruch
loads of skulls an bones in here

coastal view
Miraflores

dinner and drinks
after a hard day!

having a beer
oktoberfest stylee

Comments

[kels]

glad you are keeping up the tradition of a photograph with the local police! :)

[Bro]

Them bones, them bones
Whose bones are under the Cathedral and why are there so many? Haven't they discovered the grave digging thing yet? Stay safe.

[Chrissy]

the smallest church is in the US
I am also in Lima and have seen the church you are speaking of, but I know of one smaller... it is in Aurora, West Virginia, USA.... it is in a very rural area of Preston County, near Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley/ Timberline ski resorts.... if you are ever in the area, you should check it out... As to the safety of Lima... it isnt the safest, but with some common sense, one should be ok. You have to learn not to be out after dark, dont take the combi buses or the Tiko taxi's. My husband and I have been here and will be here for a while and are enjoying Lima and the surrounding areas. I hope you enjoy (or enjoyed) your trip and were able to get some great souviners!!