Downtown Lima

Saturday in downtown Lima. Manic markets, heaving crowds , music blaring from every corner. I love the buzz of this frenetic city.

Um. Sooo many dialects/ languages..so much history in this diverse country

My body is also buzzing, having worked out its back at sea level! Despite my post crash bruises I feel surreally energised. I didnt have any real altitude issues when up high  but I can sure tell the difference now I'm back down.

I'm also staying in a hotel not a hostel😀. It's not expensive, as its cheap to stay downtown because it's not fashionable. Tourists tend to head for trendy (and admittedly fab)  Miraflores so I'm treating myself with a clear conscience. It's bliss, hot shower, a good fan (Peru air con 😏), comfy bed, plus a yummy buffet breakfast.

The heat here has come as a shock after the chill of higher climes but it's grand, I'm a fan of sun! Today  I've wandered the streets admiring the architecture, sat in local parks amongst colourful blooming flowers, watched the daily guard ceremony and simply enjoyed taking in the sights and sounds of the city.

Garden sculpture. city parks are lovingly maintained.

No escaping llamas

Many guards!! The army is primarily ceremonial now. ( Non compulsory)

spot the building's modern useage

It did clear the bridge! Cargo trains still run the rails.

Open air evangelical Christian masses everywhere

Plaza mayor lit at night

One final day in Lima to go  and then  I'm coming home.....