Peru

Life and Travel of an Expat in Lima
Living and learning in Lima, Peru
I'm an expatriated American from Florida, who has been living in Lima, Peru since 2004. One thing I've learned about Lima is that every day is an adventure. And it's only fair of me to share that adventure with the world, right? So this lens is going to be all about things I've learned while living in Peru, and sharing information about it with other people. If you ever decide to come down here to visit or live, I hope this lens will be able to point you towards helpful inform...

TRAVEL & LIVING: PERU
Peru is famous for its Inca ruins, as it was once the capital of the mighty empire and is now the gateway to the mysterious and captivating lost cities, including the unforgettable Machu Picchu. What makes these ruins even more breathtaking is the scenery they are sets amongst, such as lush cloud forests of the Andes, the Peruvian rain forest and the Pacific coast. Whether in pursuit of high altitude adventure, a spiritual quest, archaeological phenomenon, or vibrant nightlife, a visit to Per...

Peru: The Mysterious Nazca Lines
Peru's Nazca Lines
Think about this for a minute: Why would an artist create a drawing on such a colossal scale that it could only be viewed from an altitude of a thousand feet or more? One obvious answer is because that's where the viewers would be. Now think about this: What if there were no aircraft from which to view the artist's painstakingly created work? There would have to be, wouldn't there? That's just one of the mysteries of the mysterious Nazca (or Nasca) Lines of Peru. They were created on the "ca...

Beautiful Peru
I Dream of Peru
I have loved the allure of Peru since I was a young girl. I studied Spanish throughout high school and college and though I have done a study abroad, I have not yet had the opportunity to travel to Peru. It has always seemed just out of my grasp. I am fascinated by the culture .. the history .. the food. I've written this lens in hopes of capturing a tiny bit of what intrigues me ... all lens proceeds will be donated to charity.