Missed a plane, arrived in the early hours of the morning at Lima Airport as the city was waking up. Amazing smell of fish (or beans) at the airport.
Checked into the the Gran Hotel Bolivar; not so much a Hotel as a time-capsule.
We were glad to arrive after the usual drama that surrounds my travelling (says Jill). I'm still happy to have new experiences at my advanced age. (Says Patrick)
The room was huge and ornate. We turned on the 1920's radio and the opening bars of 'The Year of the Cat' played. 'On morning from a Bogart movie, in a country where they turn back time...'
The room was a bit chilly with no signs of supplementary heating.
Some sleep and continental breakfast.
Wander round town to see the Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard at the Governor's Palace, followed by our first Pisco Sour oof the trip, on the Terrace as recommended in the guide book.
Dinner in the Hotel. yummy!
P x J xx
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