Radisson Hotel & Suites San Isidro Lima

... we went to the Museum of Gold, here you can find a great collection of the gold findings of the several civilizations in Peru. We rented an audio-guide to know a little bit more from what we could see. This was at some times a dissapointment as the audio.guide was telling stories about findings that weren't displayed anymore. This was overall an interesting visit, but really huge and a lot of information to cope with. After all that ...

Good morning All,<br><br>I had a snooze until 11am so have missed breakfast. Lunch is at midday though. A snickers bar and a bottle of water should suffice until then.<br><br>I´m in a bit of a pickle as I have no pesos yet and can´t pay for anything at the hotel with credit card or US $. Luckily my passport must of looked OK because I now have my own personal tab.<br><br>Entry into Lima was very bizarre. I had to ...

... just shocked from the accident, but totally completely drunk out of his mind. But he went ahead and used the SOS phone to call and get assistance from the highway authority. Can you imagine doing this in the states? You'd be in big trouble, enough to make you abandon that car and not call anyone for a day until you sober up - but not here - which is another reason why driving in Peru is so dangerous...<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>

... a nature reserve, or fly over the Nazca lines if we want. <br><br>Also, our favorite watering hole has switched from the overpriced, touristy Shehadi to the much more reasonable, trendy, and delicious Tierra Santa, where you can get a lamb shwarma for under $3. <br><br>That's it for now. The random train of thought that was powering this blog is now stuck on my stomach, which is grumbling for some Pollo a la Brasa.

... with vegetables and chicken on top.<br><br> Then on Saturday we visited el Parque del amor - the park of love - which was really great with mosaic everywhere like Gaudi's Park Guell in Barcelona (though a more modern interpretation). And then basically we had to go to the airport to set off to our next destination - Arequipa.<br><br>Much love to everybody at home - we still cant wait to see you all - not long now! xxxx<br>

... Miraflores. Miraflores is the upscale area of Lima, and there is no doubt in your mind of this truth as you walk down the streets. Don't worry. The prices are still rock bottom. We stayed at Stop and Drop, a small hostel whose owner spends his time talking with the guests and making strange comments. He's an interesting guy. He has a chef that will pick you up, take you to the local seafood market, buy food, and cook it with you for you to eat. All for only $5. You ...

... into the rocks below was music to my ears as we ate dinner and enjoyed a pitcher of sangria. Last time I thought the place was average. Coming from Bolivia, I thought this place was fantastic this time around! I wondered what my feelings would be towards SF and NYC upon my return. I was ready for Brasil! <br><br>The next morning, we took a taxi to the international airport in Lima. Our cab driver was an extremely nice man who proudly displayed his family ...

... architecture. We went on this one cliff that overlooked the ocean and it was absolutely breathtaking. We went to a restaurant and tried this food called Picarrones. It was like a fried sweet potato, in a ring shape, that you dipped in honey. It actually wasn't too bad. Well that's it for now, tomorrow we are heading off to Cuzco bright and early. Besos y Abrazos -Whitney

... a fair while. Up early the next morning, the realisation of how much a of a party hostel this is when the ppl who were up hadnt yet been to bed! Some crazy scandinavians playing backgammon wasted int he garden! We decided to head into central Lima with a Boy from the hostel, whos from nottingham. Went to the central plaza, caught the changing of the guard ceremony, went to chinatown and the big indoor market. Then ...

... my bag which they checked all the way through from Perth. I have never seen such big luggage as I saw in Sydney. The South Americans getting on with huge bags and everyone had at least 2 and 3or 4 hand luggage. They were amazing, and after they got on the plane they wanted to rearrange everyone elses luggage so they could fit all there stuff in the overhead locker. Santiago was fun. You fly in through the mountains and down a valley to the airport. Turn ...