The Sea Loins

 Today's activity is a trip to Palomino Island just outside Lima. After a 2 hour, 5km car trip we arrive at the dock and sit around for an hour

Tempting!

and then it is on board to Palomino island. 

We pass Peru's version of Devil's Island


where members of the shining path benevolent society were imprisoned; when they rebelled against their harsh treatment the government shelled the island to smithereens thus solving the problem(cruel but fair).

We arrive at Palomino Island where we are greeted by hordes of sea loins. They sound and smell like farts. We are offered the opportunity to plunge into the 14 degree water and interact with these charming creatures but decide to stay dry and happy.












When we arrive back at the wharf there is no-one to pick us up but after a frustrating half lour we get a lift in a clapped out 1927 nissan.

We then get driven to the airport( 3 hours and 2km away) through Limanese peak hour traffic.

 There is some excitement when it is discovered I have left a battery in my luggage and am led into the bowels of the airport by a voluptous security guard to receive the forbidden object.

We arrive an hour later in Cusco and have a bite to eat and then hit the sack and then go to bed.

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