Mira Flores and Barranco

The day started out with us heading to the Museo de Arte Tradiciones y Populares. It was interesting to see some of the same patterns we have been seeing in the ancient artwork show up in much more recent art. The patterns and symbolism that were evident throughout the pre-Columbian cultures still stands strong today. After observing this, I drew the conclusion that the culture of Peru still holds tradition as one of its most important qualities. The museum ended up being quite short because we were only allowed in a few of the sections, so we basically ended up getting a free day out of it. So, seven of us headed off to Miraflores, the touristy part of Lima, so that some of the students could attempt to go surfing. I was excited because I had yet to go to Miraflores and I was told it was beautiful.

Sadly I couldn't get up the courage to freeze to death in the Pacific Ocean and attempt to surf. Julie and I had a great time watching Miles, Joey, Matt, Keri, and Michael though. I would never have guessed that instead of sand off the coast it is almost all rocks. The sound is deafening as the water recedes back into the ocean.

Miraflores- view from the park

Julie and I decided to walk along the shore and then up another tedious flight of stairs where we got to walk through a gorgeous park looking at the view of the vast ocean over the immense cliff that dropped off right next to the park.  After the group got done surfing and Julie and I walked up and down stairs for over an hour we enjoyed the streets of Miraflores enjoying milk shakes and frozen yogurt, and then hopped a bus to Barranco. My feet were killing my and my thighs were burning at this point, but after wandering the streets of Barranco seemingly lost for awhile we eventually found an adorable little boutique to shop in for a bit. Shortly after that we finally found the beautiful view by the shore of the Barranco district.