So to update on the last few days: Tuesday I ended up heading into central Lima with two Chilean guys I had met at my Hostel, Hector and Frederico. We had a look around the central plaza area and watched the changing of the guards at Government Palace. Here there were the most (riot) police I have ever seen, although I admit I have never gone on the Undie 500. Then there were other police/military kitted out with AK47 look alikes (or may have been the real thing...

Yesterday was a nice relaxing day. I decided I needed one to prepare for the onslaught that is GAP adventures 45 day trip that I start on tomorrow. So I got up and sorted my stuff out and went for a walk down into the center of the suburb/town, its incredibly beautiful! There were police officers everywhere however, determined to make an impact. I had a look around some markets and then the highlight of my day was going to the supermarket! I bought a few things ...

Heres an update of the last two days: 26th dec: Still in BA, was awake almost all of the night with Jet lag and THUNDERSTORMS. But still got up and did heaps. Got the Subte (underground) to Palermo, was am interesting trip there. Got off and had a look around, was a really nice suburb with small cobble stone streets and boutique/designer stores everywhere. Had some pastries for lunch mmm. Met a lovely old man who told me to go and see the Japonese gardens and ...