Back in Lima

Time to say goodby to Cusco and Hospedaje Turistico Recoleta.  This was one of the nicest Hostel's I have stayed at with a very friendly staff especially Cathy, who always had a smile and was eager to be helpful. 

Lobby Area

Breakfast Area

It was about a 15 minute walk to the plaza from Hostal Recoleta but it was a nice walk. The rooms and the hostel were always kept clean, a small continental breakfast was provided and there was always hot water for a shower. There are several lounge areas to relax with a book or watch TV and one has a ping pong and foos ball table.  A great deal for only $10.00 per night!

My buddy Mitchell who was my first room mate at Hostel Ricoleta.  He is from Las Vegas and although we never hung out or did things together, we always compared our experiences, especially the food at the end of the day. 

I got to Lima about 2pm and it was hot and hazy.  I got a cab outside the airport and found my way to my hostel.  Luckily, I had written down the directions from the internet because the taxi driver had no idea where it was at.  The ad on the internet said it was near the airport and it was not too far away but it was not in the best neighborhood.  All the businesses around had bars accross them and some you even had to get your purchase through the bars.  After checking in, and checking some things on the internet, I asked about a good place to get some cheviche and he told me about a place down the road that was very good and told me how to get there.   

Hostel Victor

Out my window at Hostel Victor

I went out to walk the 5 blocks or so to the Cevicheria, called Rey del Pacifico, and was happy when I saw they accepted Visa because I was running a little low on cash. I got a black conch ceviche and a beer called Pilsen which apparently is locally made and has been since 1860.  Another fine Peruvian Beer!

  The ceviche was good and quite spicy and refreshing and the beer was the perfect thing to wash it down!  Just what I needed!  The restaurant had an American Rock radio station on with Led Zeppelin and John Fogherty which was competing with the noisy ceiling fans.  It was near the end of business hours for the day and the owner was over at a corner table doing his books. 

I have to get up early tomorrow to catch my plane which departs at 6:30 am to Chiclayo.