We docked in Gallao, The port of Lima Peru
And the tour buses waiting were brand new.

Called the “City of King’s” Day since 1635
Since becoming part of Spain that year on Kings day January five.

Before arrival the Captain did inform
About the crime rate here, being above the norm.

But we saw no evidence
And had no bad experience.

We had no reason to frown
Because we experienced Lima as a very safe town.

Plaza de Armas a beautiful city center
Has a magnificent Cathedral we were lucky to enter.

All tour buses stopped here.
And the mob of people did not cause panic or fear.

Historical buildings are immacutely kept
And 24 hours a day the plaza grounds are being swept.

So pleasing to the eyes
That we wondered why…

Everywhere
They could not show this much care.

We were told people here have a history of pride
Inherited from their ancestors…the oldest Indian tribe worldwide.

No graffiti ,no beggars, no stray dogs lying around
Church bells from the Cathedral pleasant sound

Only a few cruise ships come here
And that brings many entrepreneurial pheasants to the pier.

To set up shop
On a tabletop.

They appear in a good mood
While they hum along with the sound of a Peruvian flute.

At the Indian market we did not see one imported souvenir
All artistic and folk art is made here.

30 million people live in Peru where a woman is President
And together with a woman Vice President we are told they keep the people content.

But we heard before that many flee
To settle in Chile!

We returned to the ship
After another unforgettable day trip.