Oh how I had forgotten the goodness of a churro!! As I was walking last night with Lorena y Maria-Jose, they asked if I had had a churro yet from Manolo's. Of course, I had not. Oh, they are even better than I remember. When in Spain, I made a point of having some sort of pastel with my coffee each morning. I this tradition will continue aqu en Peru. So forgive me if I return to the States 20 lbs. heavier ;)
Churros in Peru are different though than those in Spain. In Spain, when you order them you have an option of flavor. This "flavor" comes along side of the churro in a little dipping cup. For example, a churro con chocolate would have a little cup of warmed chocolate syrup along side. Oh it is divine! Here they are filled with the creme, almost like a jelly-doughnut style. My churros was so tasty last night that I returned this morning for breakfast. There I sat, at Manolo's, with my 2 churros and my cafe con leche, which is pretty much a fix-it-yourself latte. They bring you a little cup of espresso and another of steamed milk along with a small mug to mix them. It's a great system; one we should probably adopt in the States. Sitting there reminded me of Spain; it made me a little sad at the same time. I feel like I had such an amazing experience in Spain, and I am having this amazing experience now; however, I feel like I have wasted so much time in between. This is the end of that. Every summer, every winter break, I vow I will see something new and fantastic while I can. Saying that ... who loves the Oat-goat??
Yesterday, I grabbed a taxi to the center of Lima and headed to La Plaza de Armas, which is their Plaza Mayor aqui. From there I trekked to Plaza de San Martin and tried Plaza Grau. Though Grau was under construction, which was a bumor. It's truly amazing, having visited Spain first, to be able to see all the Spanish influence there is hre in the different buildings and plazas. I have a better appreciation for the construction of Lima's center.
This morning, before Manolo's, I stumbled upon a little farmer's-like market with different crafts and produce ... it was way cool to see all of the local Lima folks filling their little shopping cart things with food for the week.
After Manolo's, I headed towards Parque Kennedy where there was a bunch of music and dancers and some sort of kid's festival. I couldn't get too close, but I still think I got some amazing photos. There were also a bunch of artists lined up along the sidewalk selling their art. There was some amazing different works, but unfortunately they were too large to transport home. I did purchase one small painting done on paper so that it's easier to roll and transport....20 soles!!! that's like $6....i love peru!!
Meghan arrives tonight, and I believe we will be heading to Ayacucho next!! Have had fun in Lima, but I'm ready to move on.
Ok, I'm off for my tour de peru via bicicleta....hasta Ayacucho mis amores!
besos~
la gringuita
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