We did a lot of the usual touristy things...shopping, visiting a museum, eating out, walking around, etc. All the things I haven't had time for yet in Lima. Needless to say, I had a great time!
Highlights include: * Visiting Larcomar. This is essentially a huge shopping mall built into the side of the cliff, facing the ocean (the "mar"). There are excellent restaurants, tons of shops, a bowling alley, movie theater, arcades and more. Dad seemed to be especially taken with one of the arcades called "Coney Park." The best part? It's about five blocks from my apartment! (Did you notice the ocean behind us?)
* Sunday Lunch. We had a lovely, relaxing lunch at Punto Azul, a local lunch-only restaurant that I hadn't been to yet. Dad got some fried shrimp, and Arturo and I shared a fish dish and, of course, ceviche. The sun was shining and for the first time since I arrived here, I was actually wearing a t-shirt! This bustling place was filled with Peruvians craving seafood. Here in Lima, they generally only eat seafood during the day. It's considered 'old' and 'not fresh' if it's eaten at night. This, of course, makes it frustrating for people who work and don't get to go out for lunch. So, we have to head out on the weekends to enjoy our fresh fish!
* El Museo Pedro de Osma. This museum is in Barranco, one of the oldest and best-preserved parts of Lima. Just being able to enter one of those huge, old colonial mansions was enough, but we also got to enjoy the current Baroque exhibit in addition to making Dad and Arturo stand in cheesy poses. The art, silver, gold and other pieces on display were fascinating, as well walking around the beautiful grounds. 
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