Well everyone, I’m back from another adventure down in the Incan Paradise and finally, after several subsequent trips, I’m able to share my experience with you! This was my first trip to Peru during the rainy season (Oct-March) and I must admit…I had my concerns. As someone who is responsible for all things “happy” while on tour, I was internally questioning: Would we be able to showcase the beauty of this country in the rain? Would it be difficult to get around? And most importantly, would our guests be able to have an amazing experience in this country during this time of year? Well let me tell you…Peru in the rainy season does not disappoint in the slightest! Andean people refer to all things related to water as sacred. Why? Because it is the sacred water that provides Pachamama or Mother Earth the nutrients she needs for growing Peru’s incredible bounty of corn, fava beans, quinoa and of course the ever-present tuber they introduced to the world millennia ago…the potato. And every one of these products has flowers that bloom which add a ton of color to the landscape! And if you’re someone like me, who loves to delight in nature’s wonder- be it food, flowers or whatever, than you too might want to seriously consider going during the wet season. It is during this spectacular season that you get to see these gifts of nature in all their splendor! For all the beauty I saw during my 7 or 8 trips to Peru last year during the dry season, the beauty I witnessed on this most recent visit was a veritable feast for the eyes. The following is from Day 1 in the Capital city of Lima (remaining 7 days to follow) during my latest adventure! Buckle up and let’s go to Peru!
We started out as usual in Miraflores, one of the upscale districts of Lima. But being that the coastal portion of Peru is the desert, it stays fairly dry- even during the rainy season. This “Day 1” of our trip began on the 14th of February – the day for romance. I was sadly, 9 hours away from my wife which is sometimes the price paid for being in the guiding world. And to add insult to injury, I happened to be in a country where public displays of affection are as easy to find as it is easy to hear people speaking Spanish! Lovers kissing and hugging are everywhere and I have to admit it’s a nice change to see people openly and unabashedly letting their feelings unfurl to the world. What are we, in the U.S. so embarrassed about anyway? One of the places I like to direct people as part of a leisurely afternoon/evening is Larcomar. It’s a great place to eat, play, people-watch, shop and watch the sun dangle and eventually disappear into the Pacific. If you happen to be there late at night with a significant other (or not), you can even dance the night away with ocean waves crashing just below. But whether solo or not, Larcomar is one of those places that has something for everyone and is typically bustling with locals and tourists alike. Finally, since I am a total foodie, another recommendation I like to make before this first day is done is to part take in a truly unique dining experience. For the best food in all of Peru many argue, Miraflores is also home to Astrid y Gaston. The food here is sublime and it would just be a crime to miss this eatery if Lima was anywhere on your itinerary! While I couldn’t bring myself to eat here on Valentine’s Day without my foodie wife in tow, I did manage to enjoy capturing a few slices of Peruvian life during the late afternoon.
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