Day 2- Paracas

Big news today…..
Started early to take a boat ride to the “Galapagos of Peru” to find my penguin in Peru.

Oh, and also to see the “candelabra” artistically drawn around 600-200 BC.

Then to see the sea lions, cormorant commune, red-footed Peruvian booby, and the penguins!

Pay special attention to the photo with the pass through cave. Local legend is that you see the profile of Jesus looking down at the sea. And on the return, I met the man of my dreams. Mr. Fisherman, who caught the fish for my ceviche and then was resting barefoot and without a care in the world, as the pelicans snacked around him. What a blessing to have your work done and find peace being still as the world buzzes around you. Just a head nod and toe wiggle and back to rest. And I shall now do the same as we head to try to surf on the sand dunes…. Stay tuned for Lori’s scrapes and bruises about to happen. lol.

And I had the best seat mate, friend, and joyful celebrant in Luis today helping me find that penguin!

Info on the candelabra:

The Paracas Candelabra (also known as the Candelabra of the Andes) is a massive prehistoric geoglyph etched into a coastal hillside in the Paracas National Reserve, Peru. Measuring roughly 600 feet (180 m) tall, it features a bulbous three-pronged design that is clearly visible from up to 12 miles out at sea.Key Details & MysteriesLocation: Northern face of the Paracas Peninsula at Pisco Bay.Age & Origin: Pottery discovered around the site has been radiocarbon-dated to roughly 200 BCE, linking it to the ancient Paracas culture. However, the exact age and creator remain a mystery.Design: It is carved about 2 feet (60 cm) deep into the sandy soil and reinforced with stones.Prominent TheoriesBecause there are no definitive written records, historians and archaeologists have proposed several theories about its purpose:Navigational Beacon: Its sheer size and vantage point make it a perfect landmark for ancient sailors navigating the Peruvian coastline.Religious Symbolism: Some researchers believe the trident shape represents the staff of the Incan creator god Viracocha.Ritual Significance: Others suggest it represents the San Pedro cactus or a local hallucinogenic plant, possibly acting as a beacon for people participating in ancient ceremonies.Read more