A los Limeños

For a much of the journey thus far in Latin America, I’ve heard that Lima not much more than a megalopolis where one wouldn’t want to linger long. True, from the surface, much of Lima does appear to be a bee hive of random humanity in a rush about nowhere. However, much to my delight, there are subtleties to the city and life here that merits mention, even given the little time I’ve been here. There is much more here than meets the eye; and … given that this trip is nearing its interim conclusion in 3 days, I’d rather enjoy myself with little attention and fanfare wandering among the Limeños, lost along with the 8 million locals here.

Approaching the far outskirts of Lima - dotted with sparse shanty towns.

Yesterday was largely consumed with less touristy affair and rather more the lazy Friday routine amongst the locals: beach, civiche, Monestario Francisco, dinner, cinema

Looking out at the Pacific from Parque de Amor.
One of many ornate balconies that jut from civic buildings in central Lima.
Random men in Lima lending friendly greeting to the tourists.