Last Day in Lima

Both feeling weary, had a leisurely morning (Rach walked Akila). Attempted to get a bus to La Victoria to check out a “crazy shopping area” but the busses were unfathomable for two non Spanish speaking tourists. Hopped in an Uber, and the shopping area was as crazy as promised - pedestrianised streets, blasting out random music, people shouting to sell goods/clothes/curtains/electricals…looked up to see manikins on balconies dressed in early 2000s gear… not a tourist in sight!
Leaving this area to head across town was grim…the stale stink of urine, “hola chikas” being heckled out of battered old cars… glad to be away we passed some hospitals (advertising MRI scans for 470 soles / £100), gated schools, and a large Christmas shop.

Made our way through the large China Town gates and moseyed along the busy street lined with card/decoration shops, restaurants. Popped into a dim sum place for a very average meal… with very unhelpful waitress, but enjoyed our Inka Cola as usual.

Another taxi across town to make our way to Fortaleza del Real Felipe, an Ancient Fort. All signage in Spanish and no Wi-Fi to scan the QR codes, so will need to look up what the fortress, tanks and cannons were about later. Upon leaving, we went to look for somewhere for a coffee, only to be greeted by a ghost area, with a few people that looked like they were out of a zombie film. Some cool murals, but didn’t really feel able to stop, so hopped in an Uber (down a strangely quiet highway along the coast) back to John’s for our coffee. Both feeling like we’ve seen Lima now, the good and the ugly.
The day was saved by a churro stand - beautiful filled churros with chocolate, coffee and custard.

It did get much better into the evening though - Rach went to JuJitsu with John (likely further injuring her rib cage) and Emma had a nap with Akila. We then wanted to take John out for a thank you meal - beautiful food at Armonica. Also went to Marcia Reche Park to check out a fiberoptic recreation of the Nazca Lines which was cool. The highlight was definitely our last stop - visiting Kennedy Park… also known as “Cat Park”. There is a group of people that feed/take care of the many cats, who live in the park.
All in all, enjoyed our last full day in Lima!En savoir plus