巴兰科区 Barranco

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.

When deciding where to stay, we had debated whether to choose an Airbnb in Barranco but ultimately settled on Miraflores. It took us about ten minutes by Uber to reach Barranco, where colorful murals adorn the walls everywhere, adding a lively and artistic energy to the area.

当然这里有那座著名的叹息桥，这座木质桥已经成为利马历史的一部分，起初为连接峡谷两端而修建，于1876年2月14日正式启用。在秘鲁与智利的战争中，桥梁因智利军队的经过而受损，后被重建。这座桥最初只是具有实用功能，但由于吸引了许多恋人，它逐渐得名“叹息桥”。1921年市长对叹息桥进行了全面修复，使其在1940年的地震中幸存，桥长现为31米。传说首次屏住呼吸走过这座桥的人，愿望将会实现，这一传统至今吸引着许多游客尝试。我俩当然也尝试携手屏住呼吸走过了桥，但是我们完全忘记许愿啦，哈哈。

Of course, there’s the famous Bridge of Sighs, a wooden structure that has become an integral part of Lima’s history. Originally built in 1876 to connect the two sides of the ravine, it was inaugurated on February 14. During the War of the Pacific between Peru and Chile, the bridge was damaged by Chilean troops and later rebuilt. Initially constructed for practical purposes, it gradually earned the name “Bridge of Sighs” due to its popularity among lovers.

In 1921, the bridge was fully restored by the mayor, enabling it to survive the 1940 earthquake. Today, it measures 31 meters in length. According to tradition, if you hold your breath while crossing the bridge for the first time, your wish will come true. Naturally, we couldn’t resist trying it ourselves, walking hand in hand while holding our breath. The only problem? We completely forgot to make a wish—oops!

叹息桥也启发了很多的艺术创作，秘鲁作曲家查布卡·格兰达（Chabuca Granda）在1960年创作了著名的华尔兹曲《叹息桥》。所以这座桥不仅以其设计闻名，更因围绕它的浪漫传说，成为情侣和艺术家们的灵感之源。

The Bridge of Sighs has also inspired numerous artistic creations. In 1960, Peruvian composer Chabuca Granda wrote the famous waltz El Puente de los Suspiros about this iconic landmark. Beyond its architectural charm, the bridge is celebrated for the romantic legends surrounding it, making it a source of inspiration for couples and artists alike.

午餐我们挑了一家菜单带有图片的餐厅，对于不懂西班牙语的我来说，这无疑方便了许多。用餐后，我们决定沿着海岸线徒步返回民宿，路程不到3英里。一路上，海风轻拂，脚步悠然，这段徒步之旅格外惬意。

For lunch, we chose a restaurant with a menu featuring pictures, which was undoubtedly helpful for someone like me who doesn’t speak Spanish. After the meal, we decided to walk back to our Airbnb along the coastline, a distance of less than three miles. The sea breeze gently brushed past us as we strolled leisurely, making the journey particularly pleasant.

晚餐我们选择了一家秘鲁餐厅——Punto Azul。这家餐厅每次路过时都人满为患，颇受欢迎。虽然没有提前预约，但我们非常幸运地找到了一张空桌，得以尝试这里备受追捧的美食。

For dinner, we chose a Peruvian restaurant called Punto Azul. Every time we passed by, it was always packed, a testament to its popularity. Despite not having a reservation, we were fortunate enough to snag an open table and finally got to try the much-praised cuisine.

今晚的雾格外浓重，坐在民宿的阳台上，感觉到了被迷蒙的雾气包裹。不禁好奇，是否这里海边的雾霭真的常年不散？所以这里的落日注定会带着一层神秘面纱的。眼前的朦胧夜景为这一天划上了宁静而梦幻的句号。

Tonight, the fog was particularly dense. Sitting on the balcony of our Airbnb, I felt enveloped by the misty haze. I couldn’t help but wonder—does the coastal fog here linger all year round? Perhaps the sunsets in this place are destined to always wear a veil of mystery. The dreamy, shrouded nightscape before me brought a serene and enchanting close to the day.