Days 807- 809- South American Cruise Days 11-12

 

I'm thrilled to share a Happy Thanksgiving from Lima, Peru, where we are immersed in an incredible cultural journey, constantly inspired by the boundless potential of human innovation and creativity. Even better we are able to share our journey with some friends.

Cruise Days 11-12 -Day 807 & 809

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 28, 2025

Callao (Lima), Peru

Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro.

Celebrating Thanksgiving before we head out for the day

Welcome to Lima, Peru!

Miraflores is a neighborhood in Lima, Peru. We stumbled upon the  El Señorio de Sulco restaurant . We asked the waiter to surprise us with a couple of his favorite dishes. The first Pisco Sour.

A Pisco Sour is a frothy, tangy South American cocktail made with pisco (a grape brandy), lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters, known for its signature foam and balance of sweet, sour, and herbaceous flavors. The classic Peruvian version uses Peruvian pisco and lime, while a dry shake (without ice) followed by a wet shake (with ice) is crucial for creating the foam, which is then garnished with bitters. 

Grilled Octopus - by far one of the best things we have ever eaten.

Ceviche is typically made by curing fresh, raw seafood (such as white fish, shrimp, or scallops) in freshly squeezed citrus juice. The acid denatures the proteins, effectively "cooking" the seafood without heat

Day 2- Food tour.

We stopped at the "Market" WOW! We as Americans are doing it wrong. Lovely looking produce everywhere! And that doesn't do justice to the ultra fresh fish, beef, and chicken. A very nice market filled with the freshest of everything for your cooking pleasure.

After the marketplace we went back to take a cooking class. How to make Pisco Sours and Ceviche. Funny part...It was at the same restaurant we stumbled upon the night before. 

Love Park

The iconic statue at the Love Park (Parque del Amor) in Lima, Peru, is titled "El Beso" (The Kiss). Unveiled in 1993, this 12-meter-long and 3-meter-high masterpiece was created by renowned Peruvian sculptor Víctor Delfín to celebrate passion, romance, and the lovers who gather along the coastal cliffs

Navy Lighthouse

La Marina Lighthouse is an active lighthouse set on high cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, in Miraflores a district of Lima, Peru. It is one of the most famous and visited lighthouses in the country.

Originally constructed in 1900 at Punta Coles, a headland near Ilo, the lighthouse was dismantled and reconstructed in Miraflores in 1973 by the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Peruvian Navy. Since the move, it has remained situated in the appropriately named Parque el Faro, one of a number of popular parks above the cliffs in the city, which commemorates a century of Peruvian navigation.

The 22 meter (72 ft) iron tower has a gallery and lantern, painted a very dark blue, with two white bands. Its light can be seen for 24.3 nautical miles, and consists of a pattern of three flashes of white light, over a period of fifteen seconds.