Our first stop was at an indoor market which was also filled with people. Carlo gave us 30 minutes to shop which was nearly enough time according to us women but the men appreciated the time limit.
Nearby was the local cemetery and this is one that I have never seen the likes of before. It was row after row of five story tall mausoleums. Each level held a space for a coffin and a small window where artifacts, pictures and flowers were placed to commemorate their loved one. The cemetery holds over 50,000 burial vaults.
A modern and uplifting experience followed with a cooking class for all of us. We donned chef’s coats and then an apron, took our place at the table and learned how to prepare an authentic Pisco Sour (John may tell you that I am not allowed to shake a shaker of liquor). As this was on the top floor we went outside to enjoy our drinks and enjoy the view. They then handed us a very large and very sharp knife to slice trout for trout carpaccio. So good. The main course was stir fried vegetables, bacon and sauce served on a bed of lettuce. We all had so much fun and the men discovered they could prepare a fine meal.
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| Our guide Carlos far right. |
The afternoon was spent napping, shopping and enjoying a beautiful day. Our farewell dinner was next door to the hotel in a museum where we had a very fine meal.
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