Memories of Peru ~Lima

Sharing some memories of our trip to Peru, during Christmas ...

Peru is a country filled with tradition...

Yogurt my start to each day, it was rich and creamy and brought back memories of my mornings in Paris. Even on vacation a gal needs her pedi; and open market vendors are everywhere ~ handmade goods = quality.

Buenos Aires ~ Love their furbabies

We have made it to Buenos Aires and will be here through the remainder of our time in South America. Originally we had planned to venture out to Mendoza or Mar Del Plata after new year's eve celebration, but unfortunately we don't think the travel to either will be easy for me. I have been extremely exhausted and there chaos of the city does not help.Nonetheless we decided to stay and take in the city, just spreading things out over more time.

If Dolce, knew this was going on just down from our hotel.. he would certainly be woofing as to why he is not here. Like Peru, the people here are becoming very passionate about their FurBabies... this is a FurBaby Sitter in the park with his little precious students.

The hotel's WIFI is terrible here and I need to get a voltage battery charger. We are off to explore the areas of Recoleta and Puerto Madero, tomorrow. More pictures to come from Peru too! I miss reading your blogs!!!

Peruvian Family Afternoon

Our friend's family invited us to spend a traditional family afternoon. We were delighted to attend!! The food was amazing and plentiful! There were relatives from all over the world; Italy, Canada, USA. Between English, Italian, Spanish and some Portuguese everyone was able communicate.

Trying some local delights!

Everyone catching up....

Its amazing to see how children interact, language is no barrier...

In Peru , most families have a "Nana" who helps with the household chores, raising children and companion. This Nana has been with bestie's family for more than 25 years. She will remain with the family for the rest of her life.

Peruvians really enjoy life and love to celebrate! Musicians are often hired to play music during special celebrations. The music fills the house and before you know it everyone is singing along or dancing.

Just like North American's, Peruvians love their furbabies. This is bestie's mother's little furbaby Chiquita. Dolce would have had a great time playing with her.

The gardens are starting to go into bloom.. The roses were brilliant!!

Imagine having an olive tree in your backyard!!!

The day ended with another beautiful Peruvian sunset!!

Christmas Day in Peru

We arrived in Lima Peru on Christmas Day morning! Even at 7 am the weather was already letting us know we were no longer in Canada. The local people and tourists were starting their day with a sport familliar to many pof our American friends, especially those who surf California!! Yes ... surfers getting in their morning dip was a wonderful way to be greeted, as our driver made our way along the coast line to our hotel.

Once settled in to our our hotel, and after collapsing in our bed for the next few hours, from pure exhaustion!! Mr. G and I set off to explore Lima’s Miraflores District, which we will call home for the next few days.

On our stroll through we quickly realized the commercialization of this time of year, had been left behind like the snow. Here a tree or the many Santa related decorations we have come to associate with this time of year, were not present here. Instead the real meaning of celebrating Christmas was everywhere....

Once joined by our friends, who have been here since early December visiting their family, we were ready to tackle the market of artisians.

Thankfully my bestie was born here and was a great at making sure we got the best value, without insulting these fabulous artists!! Yes, I couldn't resist the tempting feel of hand woven scarves ... 

Ah see, there really is a tree where gifts grow on!!!

Our surfer friends and beach goers, could be seen late into the day..

Another facisinating past time is hand-gliding through the air. Seriously something that I would have "jumped " at doing 4 years ago. Now I will be remain an on ground spectator.

After an afternoon of taking in the sights of our district.. our friends had orgainized dinner at a restaurant right in the ocean!!!

The meal started off with the traditional Pisco drink!!

Follow by some of the best food ~ seafood I have tasted!!

Our Christmas day 2010 came to an end with this fabulous sunset!!!

Hope you enjoyed our Peruvian Christmas Day... today while many of you will be battling the Boxing Day crowds.. we will be spending it with our friends and their family in the rural area where they live.