I woke up feeling refreshed, and after the morning ablutions met Allen and Beth for a delicious breakfast in our hotel (Karianka). I had pineapple juice, coffee, rolls with butter and marmelade, and scrambled eggs.
Allen had not slept well and was still coughing, so he went to the doctor while Beth and I walked around town looking for the office of Trujillo Tours. After a few wrong turns we found the office and got the information we needed to arrange tours for the next day or two.
We returned to the hotel to find Allen lying down- He had been given three prescriptions by the doc, and was relaxing. I went to my room with his Lonely Planet guide book and chose three possible restaurants. We walked about two blocks to one where I had a Pisco drink (Pisco is the national liquor of Peru and is about 84% alohol.) I then ordered the menu of the day which was both very tasty and cheap. First a salad with avacado, then chicken with rice nicely flavored and a dessert with pears and apple juice.
Allen returned to the hotel and relaxed while Beth and I searched for the Archeological Museum.
Unfortunately the museum was closing for the day, so we wandered to the main plaza and then returned to the hotel.
After a bit of a rest, Beth and I went to the El Carmen Monasterywhich was suposed to have 150 paintings and was supposed to be open. It was closed for restoration due to a 1970 eathquake, but we were let in and given a tour by a nice young man and were able to view part of the collection as well as the church proper.
From there we headed toward the cathedral, stopping in the courtyard of the bishop´s palace, and then on to the cathedral and its museum on the main palza (Plaza del Armes) but again we were not able to see the museum, but we did go through the church. Much of the architecture wa baroque to the nth degree. It was all very beautiful.
It s now about 6 pm and getting dark. I am not sure what we will do for supper. Let´s wait and see.
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