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2/11/2015

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Many people don't realize that Lima is a coastal city located in the tropics in the middle of a long stretch of desert.  Average annual rainfall is 2 cm a year, most of which is in the form of accumulated drizzle.  Temperatures are moderate with apartments having no heating or cooling systems.

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Lima, a city of 10 million inhabitants, is divided into submunicipalities each with its own government and character.  This section of the coast is Miraflores, one of the more affluent and cosmopolitan areas.  It has done a great job of keeping the coastal strip open to the public via a well-used and well-kept park.
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Water comes via river from the Andes and although not really abundant, Limenos like to keep things green.
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Looking south from Miraflores to Chorillos.
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             A well earned rest after a long walk around town.
16 Comments
David Bogdonoff
2/11/2015 04:44:33 am

Steve, this is great! Keep them coming! Looks like you're all having fun already. When do the kids start school?
Best,
David

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Susan
2/15/2015 01:37:35 am

Love the photos and content. Learning a lot about the city and my favorite Limenos. Interesting about storing gold till galleons ready for voyage - they did the same in Havana.

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Courtney
2/15/2015 02:22:20 am

Great idea.....looks wonderful

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Britt ,CLARE
2/15/2015 03:04:58 am

Looks like your having fun exploring

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Sunshine Urbaniak
2/15/2015 03:17:59 am

Looks like you're having a great time! Good luck!!!!

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Ursula
2/15/2015 03:20:50 am

Awesome! I am so happy you are posting a blog, Steve. As we keep walking by your house, we have been thinking about you and your adventure. Show us where you live so we can visualize it better.

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Matt De La Montanya
2/15/2015 03:32:14 am

That is amazing!! Loved reading about the new adventure!!!! Hugs to all of you guys!!!

Matt

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Corinna
2/15/2015 05:18:14 am

Love the photos, learning about your adventure and the local history!

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Katie Lois and Wade
2/15/2015 12:51:12 pm

Wow!! Thank you for the photos and the lovely captions! Chocolate, gold and new friends.....sounds like a great start!

Katie

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Susan
2/15/2015 01:26:13 pm

Wonderful photos and narrative. What wonderful boys. Sam making friends-- what a great shot. Can't wait to see more!

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Fay Spears
2/16/2015 08:58:40 am

thanks for including me. Just love crepes and chocolate too. So much to see and learn there. Our visit to Tambopata was with World Wildlife and not so much about culture and history..Did have a relative, a teacher from Oshkosh, who wrote a book about Peru for children that I still have .LOve all the pictures and the ones on yor xmas card too.

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Steve A.
2/16/2015 10:44:59 am

Loving the pics and blurbs already. I had no idea Lima was coastal and with such a huge population

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archie
2/26/2015 07:44:07 am

Nice writing, how but working part time as a tour guide. You've certainly got the skill. Say hi to all.

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Terry Eichel
2/27/2015 01:45:48 pm

Thanks! It is so great to see pictures of all of you and hear your news!

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Pat
3/15/2015 10:10:37 am

The boys look like they are having the best time.We will miss you all in Ligonier in June!! Sending lots of love and hugs too. Be safe .

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Garnet
3/21/2015 05:15:43 am

What a wonderful experience for you all. I love that you are sharing it so I can get the flavor of living in Lima too. Thank you.

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