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Yes, it is the last of the Lima pictures that I am putting up and blogging about. Don't cry... Or if you do cry please let me know in advance so I can come over and take a picture! This little girl was crying at the zoo. I don't know why... who doesn't like the zoo. Maybe she had been denied some ice cream or a little stuffed monkey. Oh well. She was tremendously cute though!

If you want to see more shots from Lima or any shots, please let me know and i will describe exactly what I was thinking, feeling, and doing the day I shot it! Pictures somehow allow me to remember entire days from a singular captured moment! Talk to you soon I hope!

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Have you ever wondered what two turtles humping looks like? No you know exactly what it looks like. My last few hours in Lima were spent at their local zoo. It was fun to see a host of local wildlife as well as some international favorites. I feel sorry for zoo animals, but enjoy the opportunity to see them. I am conflicted... But one thing about zoo animals is that they get ridiculously horny. Being caged up does something to an animal and they just want to do it! Maybe they get bored and need something to take their minds off their captive status. But to see two turtles go at it in slow motion was pretty funny and embarassing. Their shells really get in the way and they slide off frequently!

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This happens to be one of my favorite pictures of my whole trip. There is nothing too spectacular about it. Its pretty standard... sunset, lights, ocean, cityline... yeah. There are probably a whole bunch of photos just like this on flickr or smugmug. But this picture speaks to me. I had had a long day of walking and seeing the sites. I had gone to a photo exhibition that was as powerful as it was beautiful as it was depressing. I had just come from taking a bunch of skateboarding pictures at a park and people watching. The cab had dropped me off here because he didn't know where I wanted to go and I was frustrated of pointing it out on a map. But thankfully it all worked out... I was here... at this spot. Looking out at the beauty before me. Awestruck and thanfkful that this was where I ended up. I set my camera up on a mini tripod and tried a few exposure lengths until I got this shot.

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Even though I did not see too much of this up close and personal, this picture screams Lima to me. I saw Lima as a beautiful, rich, and vibrant city. I saw breathtaking landscapes, inspiring architecture, and gorgeous and friendly people. This is the other side that we were advised not even to go into. Even though it may not have been "safe" for gringos to go into and take pictures with big cameras, its still like the rest of Lima. With the houses built right into the mountain, I couldn't help but continually look and be fascinated by it. Though the architecture would be considered blah and boxy, the colors, the height, the proximity of the buildings, and my imagining the roads and paths that lead all the way up are really enough to be burned into my mind for life. And I am sure that the people in there are just as gorgeous and friendly as anywhere else... I wish I could have gotten closer... I am thankful for a telephoto lens!

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While I was in Lima we were treated to a rather large military parade. It wasn't in our honor though.... just in case you were wondering!!! As we were dodging the parade routes and blocked streets we stumbled across this statue just outside of the main square. I dont know what it commemorates or honors, but it is obviously meant to be noticed and has something to do with dancing. Dancing is by far one of the preferred past times in Lima. Since the statue is bright red it is immeadiately noticeable and cries out to have its picture taken. I laughed at the little boy in the bottom right poking his head out and adding a little more personality to this shot!

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This guy was one of my favorite models on my trip. We were going to see the presidential palace and all that good stuff in the heart of downtown. There was a very heavy police presence due to all the diplomats and important people for the APEC conference; so there was a lot to see and watch. Nonetheless, this guy was the center of attention. Every person who walked by or even caught him in the distance wanted to know if he was still alive and what was up with him. He was pretty beat up, but this picture shows him happily resting.

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This happens to be from the same park as the Nazca symbols. Throughout the park there was a beautiful cement checkered path that just led me to imagine it heading off the faraway places. It felt like I was a little like Alice in Wonderland or Dorothy heading to Oz. (Do only girls take cool looking paths?) You can see condos in the background overlooking the Pacific. Ummm... yeah.... anyone want to timeshare on one?

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This shot is number two on the list from my little visit to Lima.

Lima is a bustling city with all kinds of things going on. It is not some sleepy little South American town. However it is very picturesque with grand views of nature and architecture. This one is a little bit of both. In a different part of the country they have these "crop circle" things but are in the form of animals. They are called Nazca symbols and this one happens to be a little monkey (big monkey i guess). This park is high up on a cliff with the ocean pounding below. People bring the dogs to play. Others bring their lovers to make out with. Do not confuse the two.

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So I have some shots of Lima that I would like to share with a little explanation for each.

So this first one was taken at the beach in Miraflores which is just a little section of Lima. It has a lot of nice restaurants and bars and is a somewhat touristy place to visit. Its a great place though with a lot of culture and a place to meet tons of different cultures. SO this beach offers some surfing opportunities and they guaranteed you will stand up by the end of your first lesson! Unfortunately I was on a tight budget and couldn't hang with them... but they were great to talk to!!! Next time I am in town I will definitely take them up on it!