Restaurant reviews are a chance to roleplay being a fickle princess. On this trip, I've often relied on online feedback regarding my countless options. It eventually proves informative, but there are so many violin moments to wade through, documented by people who suffered an imperfect three course meal. Data mining through whining about wining and dining.
Now I'm on the only tour I booked from Australia and it has a knowledgeable local Peruvian guide. This includes restaurant recommendations in what is claimed to be the 'Gastronomical Capital of South America'. I didn't heed much attention until I ate proof.
I'm not sure of all the ingredients of the meal, so I'll fill in the gaps with enthusiasm. A risotto sauce of awesomeness was topped with delicious chunks of duck and thin slices of green apple, paremessan cheese and other tasty spell components. This meal was so good it was exciting!
That was in Lima city. But first, let me back track to where I can use some photos.
I kept my last day in Bolivia unscheduled, and opted to just take in the capital of La Paz. Later in the afternoon, while sitting in the city square, I realised "I can jump off that green building over there."
A little later I was dressed like a space monkey, receiving instructions.
It was time for a face first rapple/abseil down the side of a building from the 17th floor. For the initial part, in order to lean horizontally over the edge, the inner voice takes some convicing. But once it's been metaphorically led down a dark alleyway, had a bag thrown over it's head and been figuratively stuffed into the boot of a car, the vertical momentum begins, and the adrenalised rush can be enjoyed.
After that came an enjoyable flight to Peru. I met with my tour group in Lima and we began a series of bus rides south.
One stop was at the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions laze about, penguins stand around and bird poop is a national resource.
I'm now in the dry desert town of Nazca and it's early morning. Last night over dinner (also delicious) the tour leader entertained my interest in coneheads and has directed me to a private museum where I can see the mishapen skulls. I am about to detour from the group for this mission and will then reunite at the small airport for a flight over the Nazca lines.
Now I'm on the only tour I booked from Australia and it has a knowledgeable local Peruvian guide. This includes restaurant recommendations in what is claimed to be the 'Gastronomical Capital of South America'. I didn't heed much attention until I ate proof.
I'm not sure of all the ingredients of the meal, so I'll fill in the gaps with enthusiasm. A risotto sauce of awesomeness was topped with delicious chunks of duck and thin slices of green apple, paremessan cheese and other tasty spell components. This meal was so good it was exciting!
That was in Lima city. But first, let me back track to where I can use some photos.
I kept my last day in Bolivia unscheduled, and opted to just take in the capital of La Paz. Later in the afternoon, while sitting in the city square, I realised "I can jump off that green building over there."
A little later I was dressed like a space monkey, receiving instructions.
It was time for a face first rapple/abseil down the side of a building from the 17th floor. For the initial part, in order to lean horizontally over the edge, the inner voice takes some convicing. But once it's been metaphorically led down a dark alleyway, had a bag thrown over it's head and been figuratively stuffed into the boot of a car, the vertical momentum begins, and the adrenalised rush can be enjoyed.
After that came an enjoyable flight to Peru. I met with my tour group in Lima and we began a series of bus rides south.
One stop was at the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions laze about, penguins stand around and bird poop is a national resource.
I'm now in the dry desert town of Nazca and it's early morning. Last night over dinner (also delicious) the tour leader entertained my interest in coneheads and has directed me to a private museum where I can see the mishapen skulls. I am about to detour from the group for this mission and will then reunite at the small airport for a flight over the Nazca lines.
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