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2011 Pictures from Peru, Round 2

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Jesucristo is always watching Bay at Ilo Where all the yummy avocados and cherimoyas grow!

2011 Pictures from Peru

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While I recover from a ridiculously long trip home, I figured I'd give you some pretties to look at. Click on the images to see the big versions. Boats in bay of Ilo, Peru Moquegua, Peru Moquegua, Peru  Fields along Rio Moquegua

Santa Catalina Convent

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I've already written about  Arequipa's convent , but I figured it deserved a bigger post. Began in the late 1500's, the convent was originally built to house nuns (and their servants) from the upper-class of Peru. Over the following 4 centuries, the complex eventually became a small city within the center of Arequipa, boasting a maze of rooms, streets, chapels, kitchens and beautiful gardens. However, while a few nuns still live there today, they now occupy only the northern corner. The rest of the convent has been turned into a beautiful public museum. FOR YOU! The museum is inexpensive (about $10) and laid back. You are free to wander around for as long as you want, but I believe there are guides too. Inside there is also a cafe and gift shop selling religious objects, although I have to admit I haven't really checked these out fully. Oh, and as a bonus: I've even see advertisements for special night-time tours (I can only imagine how breath-taking/roma