Our final day in Lima, Peru was like most of those that Americans have – a day filled with activity simply because you have no choice but to be. Flights into Lima generally land very late at night, and more often than not, those same planes are refueled and sent back to the States approximately 90 minutes after landing, filled with passengers. We knew this going in and it was my job to plan accordingly. To wit; I arranged for us two light adventures to occupy our day, fill our stomachs, and venture into the center of the city.
At 9AM, we went down to the lobby and waited for our guide Arturo to appear. He was the owner/operator/guide of Lima Tasty Tours, a well regarded tour operator according to Tripadvisor, and his mission on this particular day was to take us around Lima to see the sights and get us fed. Privately setting up a tour was something I wanted because my wife is a vegetarian and it seemed like the best way to make sure her needs were met and we had things we could both enjoy. Before leaving, I was also able to obtain a 6PM check out from our hotel room – then we’d have a few minutes to freshen up after the tour. How civilized. Continue reading
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