Machu Picchu Blog Nov 8 2015
November 11, 2015 at 1:54 AM
November 8th - Photographing and Exploring Lima
Today's photography is in the city of Lima. 9.5 million people make up this hustling and bustling city in Peru and offers up many photo opportunities.
Mid day today we flew from Cusco to Lima, leaving altitudes of 10,000 feet back to sea level. We then spent the remainder of the day exploring and photographing Lima, concentrating on the old quarter of the city. Later this evening we attended a Peru dinner and dance theatre for our farewell dinner. Enjoy our last day of images from our tour.
This giant hummingbird was feeding in the courtyard of our hotel in Cusco this morning
Another view across the courtyard
A view of the mountains as we flew out of Cusco this morning, thanks John Doan for this image
Transformer busker in the streets of Lima
This lady was having lunch on the steps of the cathedral
Convento de San Francisco is the Spanish name for Saint Francis Monastery, we visited the catacombs located beneath the monastery where over 70,000 people are buried.
Colourful image as we explored the streets near the cathedral
We stopped by this old cafe that once was frequented by Ernest Hemingway
A visit to the Presidential Palace in the old city centre
A view of the bishopric and old square, notice the large balcony
Bonnie posing with some of Lima's finest
Dave trading patches with the police officer
Dave posing with the officer
Andrew capturing a few images as we explore the square
John taking a few images
Lima shanty town, home to approximately 90,000 people
The buildings are very colourful
The group at our farewell dinner this evening at a Peru dance theatre
One of the dancers holding a Canadian flag, they acknowledge each country of visitors
Opening performance
They performers demonstrated many of the traditional dances from all over Peru
This was a fun dance
These costumed dancers demonstrate the sheep shearers dance with metal scissors
A view of the dinner theatre
That's a wrap on our Peru adventure. Thanks to the photographers that travelled with me to Peru it's been a fun adventure. And to everyone at home that followed our blog from home. Good night from Peru.
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