Jason and I managed to walk almost 15,000 steps this morning during our first day walking in Lima. One of our favorite stops was Parque China (Chinese Park). Created to celebrate Peru’s 200th anniversary of Independence as well at 172 years of Chinese immigration to Peru and 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The aesthetically pleasing park was inspired by the typical Chinese gardens radiating peace, tranquility, and harmony. There were an abundance of ornament and statues from Panda Bears, Chines Lions, and Buddha statures imported from China and donated by the Peruvian Chinese community that are thought to have mystic powers protecting this beautiful little haven from harmful influences.
Late lunch at Mangos in Larcomar commercial district of Miraflores Reserva where the locals tourists love to go. It offers a stunning, panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean on our first day in Lima, Peru. We started off with the classic Peruvian Pisco Sour to go along with our a whole Sea Bass that Jason and I split with a fresh avocado tomato salad and French fries and a bottle of Cusquena beer.
