My first day in Lima was amazing. It
was everything I expected and more. I live in a beautiful house in
Surco, which is a district within Lima. The neighborhood is very
nice, clean, and it is walking distance from Starbucks. Everything
you see in the states is basically here. Peruvians must love Kentucky
Fried Chicken because I see Colonel Sanders everywhere. There are
also bodegas(corner stores) on every street and tons of pharmacies.
The main supermarket chain here is called Wong, and I would say it is
the Peruvian version of Wal-Mart.
I did a lot of exploring my first day
with one of my roommates named Brandon, who also happens to be one of
my buddies from Atlanta. He went to Chiropractic school with me at
Life University and is currently doing his preceptorship/internship
here in Lima for 3 months. We started the day off by going to a place
called Polvos Rosado. This place is similar to a flea market, except
you can get just about anything here.... literally, and for real
cheap.
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| Larco Mar, Miraflores District |
Later that night we went to Larco Mar
which is a shopping megacomplex in the Miraflores district(only 15
mins from my house). It is probably the most popular tourist
attraction in all of Lima. It has both indoor and outdoor areas which
include restaurants, shops, a movie theater, bowling lanes, and a
view unlike any. The entire complex is built into the cliffside and
captures breathtaking views of the ocean. It is by far, one of the
most beautiful places I have ever seen in my entire life. Absolutely
amazing. Everyone should put this place on their bucket list.
We walked the strip and hung out in
Larco Mar for
while before ending the night at Bembos for a quick bite to eat.
Bembos is very popular fast food chain that is similar to Mcdonalds,
with a Peruvian twist. The meat here is mixed with different spices
which gives it a distinct look and taste. They also serve “Aji”
which is a pepper based sauce on the side. I ordered a Huachana
Cheeseburger Combo with a ton of Aji sauce on the side. I
have no clue what all was on that burger I ate, but it was freaking
good.
Thats
all for now folks. I leave for Trujillo in northern Peru on Sunday to
train for a week and be a part of the longboard qualifiying series
compeition. This is a huge surfing event which is a part of the ASP
(association of surfing professionals) and I will be adjusting tons
of Pro Surfers from around the world. I love it. The dream is real.
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| Eating at Bembos with Brandon |
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| Huachana at Bembos |
