Our Trips Around The World

2024年12月7日，星期六，利马之旅的最后一天

Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Last day, Day 9, of the Lima Trip

今天是我们这次旅行的最后一天，凌晨2点的飞机，因此在利马还有整整一天的时间。PJG 的腹泻情况好转了许多，看来抗生素起效很快。不过，为了恢复体力，他继续在民宿休息，我上午打 Uber 去了圣弗朗西斯科修道院博物馆。利马周六的交通依然拥堵，本来不到二十分钟的车程，我的Uber花了40 分钟才抵达目的地。博物馆的门票是 20 秘鲁新索尔，包括导游讲解，其实是游客不允许自行参观，必须跟随导游讲解完成游览。整个参观过程禁止拍照，所以没有留下任何照片。为了简单展示一下这个博物馆的氛围，我从网上下载了几张照片。

Today is the last day of our trip, with a flight at 2 a.m., so we still have a full day in Lima. PJG has improved significantly, and it seems the antibiotics are working quickly. However, to regain strength, he continues to rest at the Airbnb while I explore the city.

2024年12月6日，星期五，利马之旅第八天

Friday, December 6, 2024, Day 8 of the Lima Trip

是的，某人的“旅行者腹泻”今天更加严重了，加上昨晚还有些低烧，只能遗憾地留在床上休息。我去了超市，买了一些香蕉、电解质水和卫生纸，然后独自打了辆 Uber 前往华卡普克拉纳遗址。这是一座位于城市中心的古老金字塔，由古代原住民文明建造而成，距离民宿车程不到 10 分钟。遗址的门票价格为 15 秘鲁新索尔，包括一个小时的导游讲解。尽管游览时间短暂，但站在这座拥有千年历史的金字塔前，聆听导游的讲解，我还是学到了不少关于利马历史的知识。

Yes, the Peruvian two-step worsened today, coupled with a slight fever last night, so he had to stay in bed to rest. I went to the supermarket and bought some bananas, electrolyte water, and loads of toilet paper, then took an Uber alone to the Huaca Pucllana site. This ancient pyramid, built by indigenous civilizations, is located in the heart of the city and about a 10-minute Uber from our apartment.

2024年12月5日，星期四，利马之旅第七天

Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Day 7 of the Lima Trip

怎么说呢，这次的南美洲利马之旅，又一次不出意外地经历了意外——PJG 昨晚开始肚子不舒服，今天早上开始泻肚子。还记得上次在布宜诺斯艾利斯那场泻肚子之经历吧？不过，早上的他还没觉得严重，能够完成今天的行程。我们上午 11 点半的大巴返回利马，出发前在绿洲的小湖边散步了一圈。

Well, this South American trip to Lima has once again, somewhat predictably, been met with an unpleasant hiccup – PJG started feeling unwell last night, and by this morning, he was dealing with the dreaded South American diarrhea. Recall that similar experience in Buenos Aires? Fortunately, it didn’t seem too serious in the morning, and he was still able to manage today’s itinerary. After breakfast, we strolled around the small lake at the oasis killing time before our 11:30 am bus back to Lima.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Day 6 of the Lima Trip

2024年12月4日，星期三，利马之旅第六天

早上7点多，我们乘坐Uber前往Atocongo汽车站，开始今天的注定独特的旅程。搭上Cruz del Sur的大巴，目标是距离利马四个多小时车程的沙漠绿洲——Huacachina Oasis。在车站时，幸运地遇到了一位会说英语的女士，巧合的是她与我们同车同行，省去了和车站工作人员语言沟通的困扰。大巴的舒适度令人满意，椅背可以放倒，座椅之间还配有可拉起的帘子，会为陌生人之间增添一份私密。窗外的风景多是大片的荒芜，感觉沙尘在空气中飘荡，有时会看到很多看似被遗弃的砖瓦房，有些实际上仍有人居住，或许是尚未完工的，偶尔会看到绿色的植物，或是葡萄园。时间在这漫无边际的死气沉沉景色中悄然流逝，四个多小时的旅程仿佛不过弹指一瞬，转眼我们已抵达伊卡市。

Around 7 a.m., we took an Uber to the Atocongo bus station to begin today’s unique journey. We boarded a Cruz del Sur bus bound for Huacachina Oasis, a desert oasis located more than four hours from Lima. At the station, we were fortunate to meet a Peruvian woman who spoke some english and coincidentally shared the same bus with us, sparing us the challenge of communicating with the station staff. The bus ride was quite comfortable, with reclining seats and curtains between them for added privacy between strangers.

2024年12月3日，星期二，利马之旅第5天 Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Day 5 of the Lima Trip

上午，我们从民宿出发，沿着悬崖边的海景路徒步，找到了通往悬崖下方海滩的阶梯，海边是一个冲浪者们的聚集地。一路走着，步伐渐渐远离了回程的阶梯。查看谷歌地图，地图显示可以沿着另外一条公路走上悬崖，绕回去，我们便相信了导航，走上了过街天桥。

In the morning, we left the apartment and walked along the scenic coastal road by the cliff, finding stairs that led down to the beach below, a gathering spot for surfers. As we walked, we gradually moved away from the stairs for the return journey. Checking Google Maps, it showed that we could follow another road up the cliff and loop back, so we trusted the navigation and proceeded across the pedestrian overpass.

2024年12月2日，星期一，利马之旅第四天

Monday, December 2, 2024: The Fourth Day of Our Lima Journey

今天去了利马的巴兰科区，这里是靠近我们民宿所在的米拉弗洛雷斯区的一片滨海城区，以浓厚的文艺气息而闻名。在决定民宿位置时，我们曾犹豫是否要选择住在巴兰科区，最终还是选择了米拉弗洛雷斯。乘坐Uber大约十几分钟就抵达了巴兰科区。这里到处可见色彩斑斓的大型墙绘，为这里增添了许多艺术与活力。

Today, we visited Barranco, a coastal district not far from our Airbnb in Miraflores. Known for its vibrant artistic vibe, Barranco exudes a bohemian charm.

2024年12月1日，星期日，利马之旅第三天

Sunday, December 1, 2024: The Third Day of Our Lima Journey

今天的行程安排得很充实，目标是参观政府宫。早在家时，PJG便通过邮件向政府宫预约参观，预约过程非常顺利，成功订到了今天上午9:45的参观团。我们早上乘坐Uber，用了20多分钟便抵达了利马的历史中心区。

Today’s itinerary was packed with plans, with the highlight being a visit to the Government Palace. Back at home, PJG had successfully secured a reservation for the 9:45am tour by emailing the palace directly—a process that went surprisingly smoothly. In the morning, we took an Uber and arrived at Lima’s historic center in just over 20 minutes.

Saturday, November 30, 2024: The Second Day of Our Lima Trip

早上8点多才睡醒，已经很久没有睡到这么晚了，楼下车来车往的声音和喇叭声把我吵醒了。复式结构的民宿住起来确实不太方便，上下楼很麻烦，感觉下次不会再选了，不过也算是被强迫地锻炼身体了。

Of course, going to bed at 3am means we didn’t wake up until after 8am, something we haven’t done in a long time! The sounds of cars and honking from the street below eventually woke us up. Staying in this Airbnb turned out to have a few drawbacks – along with the street noise, having stairs made getting around a hassle. I don’t think we would choose this type of place again, but at least it is forcing us to get daily exercise!

2024年11月29日，星期五，利马之旅第一天 Friday, November 29, 2024: The First Day of Our Lima Journey

感恩节后的清晨4点半起床，简单收拾了最后的行囊，5点半，Uber停在门口，车窗外的城市灯光朦胧得像未醒的梦。旧金山机场的冷风一吹，彻底把睡意驱散了。4个小时后，休斯顿机场的阳光落在脸上。又是6个小时，机翼划过云层，横跨南美洲，终于在深夜顺利抵达秘鲁首都利马。

On the morning after Thanksgiving, we woke up at 4:30 and quickly packed the last of our belongings. By 5:30, an Uber was waiting at the door, and the city lights outside the car window shimmered faintly, like a dream not yet awakened.