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| I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon. |
DAY 28 August 28th August 28. We’re taking a bus to Lima. I hope you enjoy the scenery it’s supposed to be beautiful. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294316-d304504-Reviews-Sheraton_Lima_H... We’re taking in a museum this afternoon. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294316-d311651-Reviews-Museo_Larc... The restaurant seems to have mixed reviews, I hope we don’t have issues. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294316-d2314184-Reviews-Maras_Res... . What a pleasure to put me feet up, and just relax as someone else did the driving today. I am temporarily hiked out. Travelling by bus permitted me to chat, and swoon at the spectacular scenery at the same time. Although it might have been somewhat more authentic to travel via llama, I did not argue. Clutching the scrawny neck of a temperamental llama, and bumping along probably would not have been comfortable. The bus rumbled and back-fired occasionally, but this was preferable to an animal that expresses itself by spitting. Lyn's a Witchy Woman  has quite the knack for choosing wonderful hotels. We are staying in Lima, Peru at the Sheraton Lima, a 4.5 star establishment. Our tour de jour, occurred at the Museo Larco. The garden welcomed us with its bountiful colours. Never have I seen such differently shaped cacti .Each one was like a unique sculpture. Wow, the interior of this museum housed a plethora of Incan artifacts. Pottery was displayed everywhere. Some of it was definitely erotic, and portrayed a fascination with sexuality. Many pieces depicted lifelike faces. Other pottery seemed to be whimsical. It featured different animals. Displays of gold gleamed. As in many cultures, it seemed to be used for jewellery, or adornment. There were many large, stone sculptures Tonight's meal was served at Mara's.Restaurante. I chose to sample the ten-course tasting menu, and I was pleasantly sated. After supper, I returned to our hotel for a leisurely swim. I could learn to really appreciate this luxury. |
| August 27, We’re spending more time exploring ruins, we’re definitely getting out exercise before leaving Cusco. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294314-d6825394-Reviews-Peru_Inka... dinner is at our hotel, You can join everyone in the restaurant or have room service. We are most definitely getting our exercise. I imagine the ancient Incas had incredibly toned, muscular legs. How could they not? Living and thriving on a mountainside, they obviously had to climb and hike. Today, we explored Cusco another Incan site. This one is considered the Historical Capital of Peru and designated a World Heritage Site. Historians also believe that Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire. It's situated in a strategic spot atop a mountain. Nowadays, it appears to be verdant. Each stone-walled level built into the side of the slope seems to have once been a garden plot. What a clever way to be agrarian. The granite blocks are immense and precisely fitted together. This is a testimonial to the original builders. The Inca were an ambitious people not afraid of manual labour. I huffed and puffed as I explored. Pausing to catch my breath, I soaked up the amazing scenery. There is something mystical about an endless blue sky, majestic mountains standing as sentinels, and all-encompassing mist. The ever-present llamas provided comic relief. They mingled amongst us awe-struck tourists, and actually posed for photos. Their toothy grins proved they are not in the least camera-shy. |
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