Monday 24th April
Pisco to Lima
The sightseeing tour was a low-budget sort of thing as not much to
see. The blue and white church was pretty much condemned due to an earthquake
about 10 years ago at 6pm in evening. The cathedral beside had completely
fallen down, killing hundreds of parishioners, and had been rebuilt in modern
and boring brick.
We bought a new carry-on bag to take all of our excess
luggage we’ve been starting to acquire.
The sightseeing tour was a low-budget sort of thing as not much to
see. The blue and white church was pretty much condemned due to an earthquake
about 10 years ago at 6pm in evening. The cathedral beside had completely
fallen down, killing hundreds of parishioners, and had been rebuilt in modern
and boring brick. 
We bought a new carry-on bag to take all of our excess
luggage we’ve been starting to acquire. 
At 1300 we took the bus from Pisco to Lima, which took about 4
hours. Again, hot lunch was included and a soft drink. No alcohol allowed, and all
hand baggage and ourselves searched before entry. Also we were all video’d once
in our seats – not quite sure of the reason, but good for DVI !!!
Collected by a very good guide, Alex (Alehandro?), who sounded
like Vin Diesel, and taken to Hotel Monte
Real. Did a load of washing of all
clothes, and found later that not allowed in rooms! Set up the fan to try and dry it off in
bathroom before we were fined.
Very posh evening out at Huaca Pucllana restaurant - on the terrace overlooking a great adobe and clay pyramid built from seven staggered platforms. This was a Fifth century important ceremonial and administrative centre, which sadly was allowed to fall into disrepair. Luckily it is now being protected and was very impressive all lit up as our backdrop. 
Dinner of pisco sours, mixed salad with goats cheese, trout with a sesame crust on mash, chocolate bombe pudding. Lots of very clean and neat people around us but we scrubbed up fairly well....
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