Early bus pick up as we set off to Paracas on PeruHop. On our way we drive up to the large dirt hill that you can see from Barranco, with the cross that is illuminated at night.  I thought it was strange that nothing had been built on this part of the densely populated Lima.  The hill contains a memorial to those who died in the war with Chilie, this being the last point of defence for the city.  The illuminated cross is actually furnished from cables brought down in terrorist acts.

We stop briefly for breakfast at a traditional Tambo, enjoying freshly baked cheese filled bread and coffee.  Next up is the old San Jose mansion which has the slave tunnels I saw previously.  I send Steve down the tunnels whilst I relax on the beautiful veranda. I do get to see inside the church this time and it’s beautifully carved altar, with secret section to join the escape tunnels.

We arrive in Paracas for lunchtime and wander along the beach to a small restaurant sat on a pier.  The warm low sun is lovely as we enjoy the afternoon of relaxing with cerviche and a bottle of chilled white wine.  It’s a small town, so after wandering back along the beach we visit the tasty Italian for dinner.