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

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Another view across the courtyard

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A view of the mountains as we flew out of Cusco this morning, thanks John Doan for this image

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Transformer busker in the streets of Lima

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This lady was having lunch on the steps of the cathedral

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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.

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Colourful image as we explored the streets near the cathedral

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We stopped by this old cafe that once was frequented by Ernest Hemingway 

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A visit to the Presidential Palace in the old city centre

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A view of the bishopric and old square, notice the large balcony

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Bonnie posing with some of Lima's finest

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Dave trading patches with the police officer

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Dave posing with the officer

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Andrew capturing a few images as we explore the square

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John taking a few images

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Lima shanty town, home to approximately 90,000 people

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The buildings are very colourful

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The group at our farewell dinner this evening at a Peru dance theatre

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One of the dancers holding a Canadian flag, they acknowledge each country of visitors

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Opening performance

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They performers demonstrated many of the traditional dances from all over Peru

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This was a fun dance

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These costumed dancers demonstrate the sheep shearers dance with metal scissors 

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A view of the dinner theatre

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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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Posted by Patti on
Looks like another great trip Jamie. LOVE the textiles. That shanty town reminds me so much of Port au Prince.
Posted by Jerry on
It was sure a great trip to follow along on via your daily blog thanks very much for sharing with us at home. Have a great trip home.
Jerry
Posted by Kelly on
Great photos each day, I've enjoyed following your trek.
Posted by Mark on
What a trip, Machu Picchu is on my bucket list. Peru is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Mark
Posted by Brenda on
Beautiful tour, if you travel here again I'd love to join you. Great blog.
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