Pisco, Peru

Our journey continues further into the Southern Hemisphere, where the seas have been mostly calm with fairly easy one metre swells, the breezes have been gentle and temperatures have varied from the low 20s, at sea, to around 30C, when ashore. For the most part we are enjoying very pleasant sailing conditions and comfortable trips ashore.

Our most recent port of call was Pisco (also known as San Martín) which is situated approximately 240 km south of Lima and was established in 1640, by the Spanish, for the export of ‘pisco’ - a type of brandy which is made by distilling fermented grape juice.
Pisco Sour is a very popular local drink.

Our trip ashore followed our usual pattern of taking a bus to a local town, and doing some exploring.
Our chosen destination was the very small town of Paracas - population around 4,000 - which hosts the activities of the local inshore fishing fleet, and is also a rest stop for back packers.
Just off shore their are several small islands which are home to seals, turtles and and a variety of sea birds. Although sightseeing around the islands, via numerous craft in a variety of shapes, and sizes, was available, we chose to wander, explore a little and people watch.

Our plan was to walk for a while, and later, find a shady patio and relax with a beverage of some description. After walking for an hour, or so, we came across the perfect little place at the side of the malecon. By the time we took our seats, around 10:00 am, still quite early, the sun was up and it had become fairly warm, certainly too warm for coffee. As it happened the little cafe had a great selection of local beers and we succumbed to temptation and drank a couple of 8% alcohol IPAs. As you can imagine, we were a little cross eyed when we got up to continue our walk.
All good, there is no work tomorrow.
View from the bus window - this area is total desert and so very arid.

These two little ones were so excited, and very surprised, to be given a Werther’s 
hard candy by Christine.

The fishing fleet in the bay

Refreshment time - a little too early in the day perhaps but very enjoyable.

Ceviche - raw fish and various seafood marinated in lime juice.

Backpacker Hostel, one of several. 

Summertime beach side fairground

Local taxi - modified motor cycle and commonly referred to as a Tuc Tuc.

Typical unpaved side street and warning sign to be aware of tsunami potential.

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  1. Gail Hind31 January 2020 at 14:14

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  2. Ed and Christine7 February 2020 at 12:56

    Thanks Gail - pleased that you are enjoying our travel stories.
    Christine asked me to do this for her, and although I don’t always get to it right away, it is fun.
    Take care and keep safe.

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