Thursday, June 29, 2017

PERU 2017-2. Miraflores to Barranco Walk

Having more-or-less recuperated from jet-lag we set out on a day-long walking tour along the Lima coast from Miraflores to Barranco and back again. 

 
Cliff walk looking out across the misty Pacific Ocean. 

" Lima's weather and climate isn't what one would expect when travelling to a city located just 12° south of the equator. It's usually described as mild and warm throughout the year without noteworthy rain making Lima one of the driest capitals in the world. The average temperatures range from 12°C/54°F to 18°C/64°F (low) and 24°C/75°F to 28°C/82°F (high). Relative humidity is very high, and produces quickly passing morning fogs from December to April and persistent low clouds and mist from May to November. Sunny, moist and warm summers (December - April) are followed by cloudy, damp and cool winters (May - November)."  
Explanation courtesy of the Lima Climate Guide;  http://www.limaeasy.com/lima-info/the-weather-and-climate-in-lima#

 


 
Paragliding above the highway. 

 

 
Larcomar, a shopping mall with a view built into the cliff.  

 
A monument to Paddington Bear is a reminder of his Peruvian herutage. 

 

 
 
Architecture as decoration. 

 
Architecture as robust expression.  

 
And Art Deco architecture in the form of a cool but lonely "hamburgueas" bar. 

   
Some important Spaniard on a horse. 
  
A onetime catholic cathedral that is now an independent church. 

 
Puente de Los Suspiros (The Bridge of Sighs). 

 


 
The Bajada de los Baños, a walkway that connects Barranco to the Pacific Ocean.

  

 
 
 
The beach. 

 
Ceviche, a famous Peruvian dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and washed down with a Pisco Sour. 

 
Some "Flores"

   
and some Bugs 

And now for the long walk home. 

Lloydnalex 






2 comments:

  1. Feeling home sick as I watch your awesome photos! So wish I was there. Hope you're having a nice time. Can't wait to see more photos. Love you guys. Xxxx

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  2. How awesome! Love these pictures. How did the lunch taste?? You are both so adventurous.

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