Lima, Peru

Ok, second post in a day... this is what you all get for bugging me about why I haven't done a blog in "forever". We flew from La Paz to Lima, most flights anywhere connect through Lima, so we decided to stop through on the way to Quito, Ecuador. Those of you with maps in front of you might be wondering why we are going backwards, which is a logical question, but long story short we have to be in Quito by March 20th and it just worked out this way, ok? Many people had said Lima sucks, but we have quickly learned to ignore most people and judge things for ourselves. Luckily for us, we had been put in touch with a friend of a friend, a girl named Kara, who lives in Lima and would be happy to show us around. She has been a great host, taking us to great restuarants and bars, giving a walking tour along the coast (as seen in the pics), and connecting us with the locals, and a bunch of American twentysomethings.

Randomly, Kara had yet another friend of a friend come through Lima for the night, 4 bros newly graduated from USC on a one week trip to do Machu Picchu and connecting through Lima for the night. They bought drinks like they were free, rocked V necks so big I didn't even know existed, and sweated profusely while dancing on the local Limenas. Their flight was to Cusco at 6 am, so they went straight from the bar to the airport. Not sure if it was because it was their first night in South America, the fact it is just one week away from work, or the fratacity still running through their veins... but they went nuts and entertained us all. Thanks fellas, you make me feel young again.

Maybe its because we have had a local show us around, maybe its because we haven't really left the only nice parts of Lima (Miraflores and Baranco)... but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It certainly hasn't sucked. It's been the closest I've felt to being back in the states, even California, as the fancy shops and restaurants line the Pacific Ocean. I've eaten well, gotten some sun and had a few drinks. Huge thanks out to Kara for being a great host. Next stop, Quito, Ecuador to prepare for the journey into the Amazon.