Lima is a very large city of more than 8 million people! In fact, it is very difficult to put a number on its population, as it is increasing exponentially with people from the sierra moving to the city each day. Lima is comprised of more than 50 districts! I consider these like large neighborhoods, much
like the burrows of NYC. We currently live in the province of Callao,
which is like a suburb (I think!) of Lima. In the province of Callao,
there are five districts: La Punta, La Perla, Carmen de la Legua, and
two others I don't remember.
Some districts are known to be more beautiful or tourist-friendly than others. One of these is called Miraflores, where we traveled last Monday, June 11th, with Daniel.
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We live in the top left corner - Carmen De La Legua Reynoso. We traveled to Miraflores, the district located in the center, towards the bottom of the map. |
We first stopped at the Parque de Amor (Park of Love) in Miraflores, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It is beautifully landscaped with flowers, grass, and many palm trees. My favorite part was the bench that wrapped all around the park. The bench was a mural with different quotes about love written in tile. Some quotes were very sweet, others funny, and of course, there were sad ones as well. One of my favorites said something like, "I love everything that is not mine. You, for example." :) In the center of the park is a... well, an interesting sculpture. You can see it below. I don't think I need to explain it! We walked through the park and made it all the way to the lighthouse called El Faro de la Marina. Along the way, there were families walking together, boys skateboarding, and couples imitating the scuplture. :) |
Aimee, Erin, me, and Monique in the Parque de Amor in Miraflores. |
The interesting sculpture in the center of the Parque de Amor in Miraflores. |
Working on my fitness! Exercise equipment in a park?! Don't mind if I do! |
A lighthouse in Miraflores overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For you, Mom! |
Yet another park in Miraflores! |
They offered free Wi-Fi in the parks. So cool! |
An old church in Miraflores. The architecture is typical for Latin and South American catholic churches. |
Erin's fancy americano at McDonald's! In a cup and saucer and everything! |
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