Blogs from Lima, Peru, South America - page 7

So Lima has been delicious so far. The flavors in the ceviche are very special, it must be the peppers. The small ceviche restaurants always think I will start with ceviche and then have “segundo”. I have to make sure I say Solo or I get a huge plate of rice and meat. I learned this the hard way. A few older ladies didn't believe this was all I wanted, their faces reflected mild sympathy for my obvious mental disorder. Also, I am now in love with Lomo Saltado, beef and peppers in a succulent brown sauce served with rice and french fries, I know. Oh and the sandutches, pretty crazy sandwiches that always seem to include avocado. I went to the art museum here (MALI) and fell in love with a couple of the modern ... read more

CHANGE OF FOCUS Visiting the Nazca Lines After diving Costa Rica, Panama, and Curacao, I headed overland to Lima, Peru. Friends and strangers who talk to me about my travels always ask if I have been to Machu Picchu. I have visited temples and sites of ancient peoples, and exactly because it is so popular with tourists, I had no strong urge to put Machu Picchu on my itinerary, but I finally decided to just use it as a stepping stone to Chile, where I planned to take a plane to Easter Island. I had a couple of great days in Lima. I stayed in a charming small hotel, Hostal Kon-Tiki. The concierge was helpful, kind, and interested in the American. While in Lima I found a spa and had a massage and a manicure. I ... read more

It's great to be back in Peru! I left home December 31st, I flew out of Birmingham, Alabama on Delta with connections in Atlanta changing airlines in Mexico city to Avianca. Bad mistake, when making plans, I was assured my baggage would be transferred without incident in Mexico city, WRONG. Terminal 1 is currently the largest airport terminal in the Americas and the fourth largest in the world, with expansion in progress it will be the largest in the world. Here's the deal, baggage is taken off and you must retrieve and get to your next airline (if your traveling on same airline, they transfer). Not only do you have to claim your baggage, you must go through customs with all baggage in tow and go through security check points along the way. So, here I ... read more

Stage one is complete and it is time to move on to the main event . I have really enjoyed my time here and recommend this place to anyone . I have seen quite a bit of Lima , unfortunately not the central area for any real exploration . Maybe this is good given several friend{s concern about safety issues . I did think I might go to the Church of Santa Rosa but was strongly advised not to . I do follow that kind of advise. I have really been impressed with the range of things to do and the kindness and the friendliness of the people I have encountered . Not sure when I will have access to a keyboard again but will write when I can . Hope all is well .... read more

Im here ! Waking up at 5am to catch the flight to Toronto , spending 5 hours in that airport then flying 8 hours to Lima was a very long day . Actuallly the pane was unexpected . No inflight entertainment centers , I had to Rent an ipad for $10 which I was unexpected . SO I used it well EYE IN THE SKY , with Helen Mirran , MA MA , with Penelope Cruz , and something else which was obviously not memorable . I arrrived here at 1:45 , got my luggage at 2:20 , found my ride and made it here at 4am . A LONG day . But the personal were great , the place is a lovely converted mansion , the bed is very comfortable and I begin my newest ... read more