Around the World in 180 Days with D and N: Sunday in the Park with Perros

Sunday was our last day in Lima. There actually was some sunshine, for a change. It was also quite windy and the paragliders who sail from the Miraflores cliffs were soaring high over the high-rise buildings. We had a leisurely breakfast, then walked along the cliffs to a park a couple of blocks away. Several of the high-rises posted signs opposing a zoning change which would allow other tall buildings. Someone explained to Nick that the Mayor was on the take from developers. We ducked into a church across the park. This was one of the only modern churches we've entered on our South American travels. Mass was being said and nuns were holding a bake sale outside.

One of Many Para Sailors Soaring that Day

"No Changes in Zoning"

Sunday Mass

We'd seen a lot of activity in the local park, so we doubled back to check it out. The park was full of people and dogs, lots and lots of dogs. It was evidently a special dog day. Uniformed canine patrol officers were helping dogs through an obstacle course, as the proud owners snapped photos. There were a number of booths selling all manner of dog equipage: photographers to take their portraits, pillows available with the portraits, fancy doggy clothing, dishes, bedding and on and on. There seemed to be a large number of cherished pets, at least in Miraflores.

Urging on the Perros

This One Seemed a Bit Hesitant

A Well-Dressed Lima Dog, Complete with Tiara

We spent the rest of the day at the Museum of Modern Art, located across the highway from our apartment in the Barancas neighborhood. There was a very interesting exhibit of works by an artist named Viviana Zargoza, who photographs and then paints large empty buildings. (At least it was interesting to me.) Walking back to the apartment, we could see a para-sailor flying over the top of our building.