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Arrived at Lima from San Francisco, via Panama. Stayed at Britannia Hotel which was the start point of the 6 week tour from Lima to Rio. Met some of my new group and had a lovely meal in a fish restaurant then went to a club in the touristy area of the city. Unfortunately, got purse and camera stollen from my bag. Mauricio, the tour guide was very helpful. He helped me to get phone and internet access so I could sort things out. Got cards cancelled. Within 5 days with help from Ian and Laurie managed to get money wired to me and bought a new and better camera. Did a couple of tours in Lima. The night tour took in a park of fountains. One fountain had a 3d light show through it which was quite moving. I have never seen anything like that before. Lima and the surrounding area is very barren. They get very little if any rain each year. Very mountainous yet no greenery, except for the affluent areas. There the houses are all like mock tudor and have lush gardens with shrubs.
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