As we approach the port fog shrouds the entire place. It takes a little imagination to get beyond the grit of Lima’s first impression. This place is only second after Cairo as a sprawling metropolis. There are over 10 million people living here. The area has, like most cities of this size, areas that are desirable to visit and many that are not. This is Lima. Shrouded in history, gloriously messy and full of aesthetic delights. Lima is the capital city of Peru. Interesting enough however is the fact that there is very little litter present anywhere, however lots of graffiti may be seen all around.
Street venders are ubiquitous; hocking everything from religious stuff to candy to clothes to balloons. Peruvian people have unmistakable features. Check out the pic of the guard. The people seem friendly even in the rough areas of town.
The food here is awesome. This place has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes, as well as many varieties of fruits and vegetables. The Amazon is also a source for spices and other esoteric fruits and vegetables. The fish and ocean sourced items are plentiful. They also boast a substantial cattle industry. The land is very fertile. So as you can see the sources of food are as varied as they are plentiful. The ceviche with slivers of fiery chili and corn is amazing. Sushi as all around. No surprise that the famous Chef Nobu is from Peru. The spaniards came here in the 1500s. But before that Peru’s civilization dates back millennia. The Incas had a thriving civilization here for thousands of years, prior to the Spanish conquest.
Man – you certainly know how to turn a phrase. I could taste the place through your word. And yes, Jesus’ estate gets a cut – its call the Catholic church!
I’ll endeavor to keep it comin’. Thanks for checking in.