Discovering Lima

Everyone told us to get out of Lima as fast as possible because it was a big dirty city and a waste of time. Blessed with an abundance of time, we decided to stay and see if we could find worthwhile things in Lima, and indeed we did! Here is a photoessay, easier for me to post and more fun probably for you to read!

The coast, nicknamed Waikiki is surprisingly clean and well kept. The fog is thick in Lima.

And right in the side of the cliffs they have built a 3 story shopping mall.



As much Inka Cola as your heart desires. Bright yellow and tastes like bubblegum.



13 illuminated fountains and one lazer show will amaze even the most hardened traveler.

Almost got kicked out for taking this picture....

This fountain creates a tunnel you can walk through and hardly get wet at all. There was also a game you could play where the water rises and falls and the goal is to get to the center of the fountain and back without getting wet. Video to follow hopefully.

The center of Lima reminded me of Spain. The Plaza de Armas was lit up beautifully at night.

Then we ran into a Keko rally, one of Peru,s five presidential candidates. We have video, here are the police lined up watching, but it seemed mellow while we were there. People were dancing and waving flags to latin beats and lyrics about Keko bringing pride and power to the people of Peru.