A New City with Familiar Sights

Upon arriving in Lima late Sunday night, the first thing I noticed was the smell of the air--an aroma of freshly baked bread. Which is quite fitting to say the least, as every baked good I've eaten thus far has been nothing less than completely satisfying. However, the carb-o load I've introduced into my diet is mainly due to my vegetarianism... Because all of the menus here are in Spanish, it's sometimes difficult to distinguish between food items that contain meat and those that are meat-free. It's much easier to stick with bread and drinks!

Pisco Sour in Mira Flores (Monday June 8, 2015)

 MONDAY:
After breakfast at the Nova Cafe and a brief introduction of the city of Jesus Maria, Dr. Brown left us to roam the surrounding cities. Hoping to come across interesting sights, I was pleased to discover an array of noteworthy spectacles. From catching a bus (picture tightly packed sardines with one sardine exclaiming Spanish gibberish of various destinations) to Mira Flores, admiring the old and new building along the streets, watching the brave souls who dare hang glade over the Pacific Ocean and a busy highway, and getting a first glimpse of the geometrical patterns in public artwork--it was all a lot to take in.

Street Art in Mira Flores (Monday June 8, 2015)

Hang gliding in Mira Flores (Monday June 8, 2015)

TUESDAY:
This day was our first introduction to symmetry and reflection patterns found in Pre-Colombian textiles and pottery. Though we were not allowed to take photos inside of the Museo de Arte de Lima, poorly drawn sketches were created in my small notebook and will be decoded for later use. Even through the quick description of particular symmetrical patterns, I now try to see the many different types of bisection and reflection techniques used in modern architecture.    

Building Outside of Museo de Arte de Lima (Tuesday June 10, 2015)

   

Though this first post was quite personal, I intend to create my future blogs with detailed ideas of the mathematics behind museums and exhibits we visit!