Sunday, November 16, 2008

Lima zoo

On Saturday we went to the Zoo. Of course we started out eating at KFC first. Sister Cleverly and I along with elder Barry and Elder Rodriguez then caught a taxi to the Zoo. I was very surprised of the Lima Zoo. I had invisioned something of the stature of the Logan Zoo. This Zoo is clearly double the size of the Salt Lake City Zoo. The grounds and setting is much prettier. Everthing is very green. All of the regular animals were encountered with the exception of Elephants. There were hundreds of monkeys of all kinds. Also there were all kinds of parrots. It was sufficiently large that we didn't get around to eveything to see. Most zoos would have one or two animals. Here sometimes there were herds. Especially deer and llamas, Alpacs and Vicunas and Water Buffalos. There was a jungle section with alligators. Huge water lillies. It was a very fun P-day but exhausting.


There are like a herd of zebras but this is just one in with the giraffe.










Of course there were a lot of Water Buffalo. I can't remember the name of this other critter but it is the same as the family of them that we saw at Iguasu Falls in Brazil.











This lion was roaring at the crowd that was just in front of her.









There were 3 hippos. One is still in the water just splashing away.






We saw brown, black, grizzly and Peruvian bears.
























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Inka Shops

Inka Shops
There are hundreds and hundreds of little vendors selling their wares from clothing, dolls, purses, jewelry etc. We didn't buy anything but got a good idea of some of the things that they have.

Highway

Highway
One of many highways in Lima. This is Avenida Arequipa that runs north and south. Maybe 9-10 blocks from our apartment. During rush hour this road will be packed.

Highway

Highway
Another highway running thru Lima.

Tall buildings

Tall buildings
This is a look of San Isidro where we live and the mission office.

Miraflores from the air

Miraflores from the air
On our P-day we went to Miraflores and ate at a fantastic restaurant just above the cliff. The tall building in the background is the Marriott hotel. The name of the restaurant was Mangos. It was buffet.

Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean
Looking down about 500-600 feet from the Mangos restaurant to the ocean