Life usually throws me surprises in the form of embarrassing ailments and disfigurements.
For instance, I was really quite marveled by that one time my face was temporarily paralyzed after a spectacular Hawaiian fishing trip. And I can’t explain the joys I experienced when a Peruvian parasite showed up out of the blue and hung around for a month or so tormenting my intestines. (I’ve discovered these little monsters will make me millions as the latest fad in weight loss!)
Well, I’m sure you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to find myself in Lima, a destination far off track from our planned backpacking destinations, in rather decent physical condition. (Minus the fact this unexpected detour was due to my aforementioned little bug that joined the trip three weeks prior.)
With almost no knowledge of the city, we spent our two days at the center of the capital, ducking into every Spanish colonial monastery and history museum we came across while getting our seafood fix.
Lima’s church circuit took us underground to the depths of Convento de San Francisco (pictured above, top) through the catacombs of the city’s first cemetery, and to the peaks of bell towers overlooking the capital, as seen from atop of Monastery of Santo Domingo.
We got a feel for where the powerful squander during the changing of the guards at the Government’s Palace in Plaza Mayor (above, top), and where Lima’s immigrant population have established communities in barriadas at the outskirts of town (above, bottom). And don’t even get me started on the cathedrals. Heaven on Earth.
For someone who hasn’t made it to Europe yet, I was obsessed with the architecture, and how romantic the city felt at every hour of the day. Even the bull ring had an air if elegance, before the show, that is.
xo
J
Your photos are wonderful, per usual. Convento de San Francisco is my favorite. I feel like I am there in a dream.
You make awkward poses look gorgeous. <3 Glad you are feeling better and happy you had some time to post. Keep them coming.
PS – can you send me that parasite? I'd like to drop 10, en pronto. 😉
Thanks for the love, Ari!! It means a lot to hear how you feel so moved by some of the images. Can’t wait to see what you come up with in CR! xo Jess
I love all of the colors, especially the houses.
Me too! I’m thinking a light orange for my future home…why not? 😉
Nice article, you’ve got some really great pictures here 🙂
Thanks, Em! I really enjoyed photographing this city and look forward to going back to shoot more!
Oh the parasite story… Brrr I can relate I had that before.
Lovely pics though and really makes you want to visit Lima! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and cheers to no more parasites!
Very nice post and hmmm I am not sure about that weight loss program, even though it probably works wonders and is very cheap – LOL. Your pics are awesome and hopefully you stayed healthy!
Beautiful photos! And yes, even though the parasite would help with weight loss, it sounds awful! Keep healthy! 🙂
Beautiful pictures!
I think I could walk around here for days.
Thanks, Natasha! There was so much to see I can’t wait to visit again 🙂
What a beautiful city. I hope to travel to this part of the world soon.
I LOVED Lima! You definitely have to add it to your travel bucket list 🙂
Wonderful photo essay, Jessica! Shame about the parasites, but glad to see that your unexpected guests didn’t dampen your mood too much while exploring Peru 🙂
Thanks, Ryan! I’m a big fan of your photos and glad you enjoyed this selection! Cheers!
Really love your shots Jessica! I need to make it to Peru!
Thanks, Elaine! It’s a photographer’s dream!
Lima looks good even in pictures.
I hope I can go there this summer because I need to meet some old friends.
Though it was unexpected, by like you said, going out and exploring its colonial history you brought back priceless photos and memories! I have fallen in love with the juxtaposition of your shots! My two favourites are the second and fifth one. Well done!
Some really lovely compositions here. We’re heading to Peru in a couple of months (currently in Colombia) so will add your site to our bookmarks folder for some reading material and inspiration!
Great! Thanks, Andrew! I’ll hopefully get some more info out soon so stay tuned and have fun planning!
Those churches look wonderful! Very similar to Spain!
Those churches look gorgeous! Lima looks pretty modern on your pics.
Beautiful photos! I’m hoping to see this part of the world very soon!
Thanks, Rose! South America awaits you!
Ah this is so crazy to see… I was in Lima for two weeks last year but this looks like a different city! Now you’re making me consider a return to find the historical parts… I mainly sat in traffic and made a lunch time trek to Huaca Pucllana 😉