Happy New Year 2012!
I hope all my friends out there in cyberspace have made it into the New Year safely! News reports here in Lima say that the bomberos were called out to more than 50 fires in the early morning hours, thanks (or no thanks) to the insane quantity of illegal fireworks that were going off. Seriously [...]
Santo Domingo Monastery in Lima
Yesterday, I told you about our visit to the birthplace of Santa Rosa de Lima, the patron saint of Lima. Today, I’ll be sharing our visit to the Santo Domingo Monastery, where Saint Rose has been laid to rest. This is a view from the outside of the monastery. Construction started on it in the [...]
A Guide To The Beaches of Lima
Today’s article is a guest post from Catriona Spence. Lima’s coastline is home to numerous beaches both within the city limits, and stretching north and south into the much larger Department of Lima. Walking along the promenade on La Costa Verde or ‘the green coast’ can be a nice way to escape the hustle and bustle of [...]
I’ve Caught a Cold :(
(I’m in the running for the top 25 Expat Mom Blogs over at Circle of Moms – You can help me make the list by going here and clicking the little orange button! ) Last week, Chato was sick with a cold, bad enough that he had to spend a day home from school. [...]
Going to the Veterinarian
This weekend, we had to take our dog, Chance, to the veterinarian. If you are ever looking for a vet in Lima, I very highly recommend our vet. The information is at the bottom of this post. Chance is a nine year old Shetland Sheepdog. Because he’s a little up there in age, and because [...]
Expat Night Out!
I’m not usually one for going out much. Despite the fact that my husband and I met in a bar, neither of us is much for parties or get-togethers. But last night was a big occasion – it was a celebration of 15 years of ExpatPeru. EP is a website created by Alan LaRue to [...]
Baby Clothes and Toys in Lima
Living in Peru, you get used to things you consider “everyday” being hard – if not impossible – to find. In other cases, you might be able to find items you’re looking for but the prices are just ridiculously high. Now, for a lot of things – say Cheddar cheese – you can get by. [...]
Lima, Allergies and Pollution
A lot of people complain about allergy problems in Lima – and for good reason. As I write this, I have a constant stream of tears running from my itchy eyes. To begin with, the weather is mild, so many plants seem to bloom year round. I’m allergic to a lot of pollen -pine pollen back [...]
Traffic in Lima
The traffic in Lima is a big shock for most people the first time they come to Peru. And traffic’s not just bad in Lima – it’s crazy in all the major cities. I have a problem with traffic. I was in a fairly serious accident a while back, where I was hit by a [...]
Where to Get Anticuchos in Lima
One of the many pieces of advice often given to those traveling to Peru is to avoid eating street foods. And I understand the reason for that, but gosh! It seems like you’ll be missing out on a huge variety of delicious foods that way. One of those foods is anticuchos. Of course, most restaurants [...]
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