Friday, June 6th, 2003 - Day 108
Lima in the news this day because of an outcry over the sale of Dolphin meat. Dolphin remains widely available under the counter from Peruvian fishmongers. At 40 cents a pound, it's a popular protein for the poor. Horsemeat, by comparison, costs 70 cents a pound; beef, $1.85. More information here . As it was a late night staying in bed until 10.00am watching the Firm.
Got to the Congress building at 11.30am. The changing of the guard ceremony lasted more than hour with more than a 100 soldiers present with military bands etc (and they do this nearly every day!!)
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Lima - Peru - Changing of the guard at the Congress building (06-06-2003)
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Lima - Peru - Changing of the guard at the Congress building (06-06-2003)
Went and saw Limas China town, the biggest in South America. Also went to see the San Pedro Church. Went to the tourist office to check if I could go and see any of Limas football teams play tomorrow. The staff there are excellent. They brought me out to buy a local sports paper (Todas Sport) for half a Sole. No games tomorrow but Sunday. I also checked out where I would travel to next. The fog was blocking out the Sun from 3.00pm onwards and it left an eery glow around the place (seen picture). Reminds me of the film THE FOG. Its a bit creepy.
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Lima - Peru - The Fog (06-06-2003)
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Lima - Peru - The Fog (06-06-2003)
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Lima - Peru - The Fog (06-06-2003)
Watched a bit of Meet the Parents but headed out. There is a place called PIZZA ALLEY beside the hotel which is a predestined street full of bars and restaurants. Also called into Murphys and the Larcomar Centre. Alot of American sailors about on shore leave. Got back to the hotel around 3.30am.)
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Portrait D - Portrait taken in Lima - Peru - on the 6th of June.
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