I got in pretty late last night. I believe Lima is in the eastern time zone. So even though it was 12:30 am when I got to bed it was only 9:30 by my clock. The airplane seats were very comfortable so the trip here wasn't very tiring.
Lima, at midnight on Easter, wasn't very inviting. I think the airport is in a poorer part of town. Lots of people ambling about though. Piles of trash everywhere. Very much a third world feel. I was inside a company vehicle with a driver so I felt pretty safe. Although "driving" here is a different experience. The horn becomes as essential as the gas pedal, for example. I got to the hotel, which is small, but clean and very nice. It's across the street from the US Embassy. I have about 3 or 4 hours now to do something. Not sure what. Easter in an 80% catholic country means just about everything is closed. I need to hang around the room for a bit to determine exactly how I will get to the airport. I have no cell phone access. Just email and internet, when there is WIFI.
This afternoon, I fly to Trujillo, a smaller city about an hour to the north. Then, tomorrow, by bus to the mine at 13000-14000 feet.
The weather here is really good. Warm and a little humid. I like it.
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