April 26th, 2010
Last day in LIMA!
Our whirlwind marathon across South America was coming to a close and we were determined to squeeze out more juice from our trip in our last day. Our flight home was scheduled at around 10pm leaving us with quite a number of activities to do. It was incredible how we were able to do so much in our last day. This entry is an account of our last day in South America. We could not have ended it better because we had a walking and living encyclopedia as our host/guide. His name is John Davis and the man is literally related to everyone in Peru! He is the perfect guide because he knows everyone. I loved our last day because he took us on an insiders guide to Lima.
Our fist visit was the hotel Maury where the famous Pisco sour was created! It was a nice little hotel with amazing mirrors.
I loved the mirrors, although the place needed a facelift.
The bar looked cool and I imagine a spy movie scene being shot there.
Some locals still have their shoes shined the old fashion way. I for one hardly do this.
Then we visited a house of a distant relative of John- the Aliaga house. This house was really such a treat! You all know one of my loves is interior design right? So imagine a home that has been in the same family for 17 generations!
The spectacular staircase which greeted us! Reminding me of the old "bahay na bato" we have in Manila.
I love the colors of the home and our 3 resident Interior designers were quite happy to take it all in.
Me in front of the massive doors. The house was built in the 16th century.
Tropa chica! In Casa Aliaga.
The door leading to one of the salons.
The house is divided into several salons each salon decorated in a period within the 16th, 17th and 18th century. The fact that everything is intact really made me love the house even more.
The hall way leading to more salons.
The living room! The owner of the house was actually there entertaining, we did not get to say Hi as according to John, the owner refuses to speak english! LOL!
This was one of the more eclectic rooms.
The dining room! My goodness! The details were mind blowing!
The inner courtyard.
Me and the gang were just ooohing and aaahing with each turn in the house.
The view from the dining room.
The owner with his name is shiny brass outside the gate!
I hope that all of you did not mind this super long exodus entries to this part of the world, I just wanted to share this dream destination/holiday with everyone. I have been thinking about coming here since I was in my teens.
After that we wanted to do some last minute shopping! Love all these color and crafts!
Silver work is big in Peru!
Went to the market to buy some snacks and food stuff to take home! Beautiful peppers!
This was an odd fruit it is a cucumber melon
Beautiful corn! WIth the largest kernels I have ever seen!
Then we went to a pisco tasting course with sommelier Jorge Irribarren! He taught us how to appreciate the Pisco!
Cheers! Pisco is quite strong! At 42 percent alcohol we were going to be knocked out for the plane ride home! LOL!
Tessa with hottie Jorge! Tessa was loving the Pisco!
Some tapas to balance the alcohol were really appreciated. Peruvian style sashimi!
My fave! PULPO! I love octupus!
One last shot before heading to the airport! All sauced and buzzed!
Our luggages totalling 16 pieces! Not bad for 7 people! LOL!
I do hope that I have inspired some of you on this journey and perhaps one day I too will return and explore other parts of South America. In the mean time! Kayod Kalabaw ulit! LOL! ( Back to the grind).
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HUGS!
RAJO!
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PS. If you want to get John to host you around Lima just email him at kunturh@speedy.com.pe he also is part of this amazing company called ARACARI, they really made our trip to PERU sensational! www.aracari.com
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Hi Rajo. I am sad that your South America posts have come to an end. I have enjoyed reading your posts. Thank you so much for sharing.
Travel is one of my biggest passions! I really save up for my trips, my next one is a toss up between Korea, Japan or Singapore? Hmmm….I am still deciding.
Hi Rajo, I have been following your South America post and they are all lovely. Make sure to travel again soon! Thanks.