Peru 2025

No rush getting up and having a good breakfast.  Check out at 12:00 a.m. where we left our bags for a day in Lima.  The morning was catching up on US news, emails, texts and packing for the trek home.  After checkout and leaving our bags we headed to the Barranco District and ended walking all the way to the Chorrillos District from Mira Flores where the Ibis hotel was located. Barranco is called the Bohemian area for all the art influence.  We did see some of that, but primarily more upscale city dwellings that were residential.  Also, Museums for a variety of topics along with gardens and nice street walks.  So far we've noticed a couple of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King, Star Bucks, McDonalds (only 1) and TGIF American style food options.  Never crossed their door steps, but some US influence even though most cars are Japan, China or Korea OEMs. Churro style vegetable non-sweat pastry off the street, recommended by English speaking person next ...

Nice easy start with no early wake up, nice breakfast, shower, pack and ready for pickup at 11:00 a.m. We were able to snap a few pictures as we departed to show how the city looks as you come into it from above. Hour drive to the airport and pretty normal from there.  The Juliaca Airport was not bad for a smaller airport.  Getting there was an adventure.  You can see the Tuk-Tuk variants that are actually made in Juliasca. 1.5 hour flight to Lima, pickup and drive to the hotel (Ibis where we stayed at the beginning). Dinner KION restaurant just around the corner.  Very good and Janie really liked the Pisco Sour. Bed and prepare for a day of hanging out tomorrow.