Lima

Our final leg in Peru ends in probably the least Peruvian city in Peru. Lima is both capital and biggest city, holding a third of the country's entire population (11 million). It means Peru suffers from over-centralization of wealth, human resources, media coverage etc (like London, for example) but I won't write about that now.

We are staying in Miraflores. This leafy suburb is where the Peruvian elites raise their families. Predictably well-policed and well-stocked with Starbucks, McDonalds etc. We're not complaining though - we appreciate the familiarity international franchises bring to foreign places.

We are in the Pariwana hostel, a party-place "where the fun never stops". Sometimes I wish it would so we could all get some sleep, but for the most part, everyone is pretty good company. I'm writing this at 2:30 am so perhaps not that bothered. As you all know, I sleep very little anyway.

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