{"id":104,"date":"2015-03-02T11:49:38","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T18:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earthlylocomotion.com\/?p=104"},"modified":"2015-03-02T11:53:07","modified_gmt":"2015-03-02T18:53:07","slug":"lima-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthlylocomotion.com\/?p=104","title":{"rendered":"Lima, Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we approach the port fog shrouds the entire place. It takes a little imagination to get beyond the grit of Lima’s first impression. This place is only second after Cairo as a sprawling metropolis. There are over 10 million people living here. The area has, like most cities of this size, areas that are desirable to visit and many that are not. This is Lima. \u00a0Shrouded in history, gloriously messy and full of aesthetic delights. \u00a0Lima is the capital city of Peru. \u00a0Interesting enough however is the fact that there is very little litter present anywhere, however lots of graffiti may be seen all around.
\nStreet venders are ubiquitous; hocking everything from religious stuff to candy to clothes to balloons. \u00a0Peruvian people have unmistakable features. Check out the pic of the guard. The people seem friendly even in the rough areas of town.
\nThe food here is awesome. This place has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes, as well as many varieties of fruits and vegetables. \u00a0The Amazon is also a source for spices and other esoteric fruits and vegetables. \u00a0The fish and ocean sourced items are plentiful. They also boast a substantial cattle industry. The land is very fertile. \u00a0So as you can see the sources of food are as varied as they are plentiful. The ceviche with slivers of fiery chili and corn is amazing. Sushi as all around. No surprise that the famous Chef Nobu is from Peru. \u00a0The spaniards came here in the 1500s. \u00a0But before that Peru’s civilization dates back millennia. \u00a0The Incas had a thriving civilization here for thousands of years, prior to the Spanish conquest.<\/p>\n

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Guard outside parliament building.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Famous sculpture “The Lovers” inspired by Antoni Guadi located in Miraflores, Peru at El Parque del amor. Take note of all the lovers on the grass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A Peruvian wedding at El Parque del amor. I wanted to buy one of those cute Peruvian kids.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Look<\/a>
Look at the Peruvian facial features on this dude.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Typical<\/a>
Typical street scene in Lima.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Street vender hocking Jesus related items. Does Jesus’ estate receive any royalties?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Street<\/a>
Street balloons for sale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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