The Nation’s Capital

It’s a long day’s drive up the coast to Lima. Desert all the way to the coastline, with the only greenery the occasional river valley heading to the sea. It could be starkly beautiful if it wasn’t for the rubbish. The pollution along the entire Peruvian coast really is a national shame. Lima is a very large city, with less fortunate outer suburbs surrounding the old, original capital and the inner, coastal wealthy neighbourhoods. We enjoyed our few days and caught up with some admin, but a lingering memory will be the overwhelming greyness of the city caused by the constant fog which is produced by a meeting of cold coastal air and the warmer desert air. Apparently, it is like this for most of the year.Read more