Day 5 14th November 2006 Dancing Girls and Local Elections - Lima to Pisco 237km

We travelled by bus to Pisco the home of Pisco Sour, along the route the poverty outside of Lima was evident with miles and miles of straw shacks and huts lining the road. Pisco is a fishing town hence the name, being a fishing town it is a little on the rough side with only a couple of streets safe for tourists.

The main square was occupied by a fiesta put on by competing local election candidates, there was a large stage at each end of the square complete with dancing girls. If only UK politics was so intresting. Also in the square were 3 army lorries full of troops, I wasnt quite sure whether they were there for the party or to keep the peace. Either way they were more than happy with everyone taking their picture.

There is a lot of police presence in the cities and you can spot a bank by the two armed guards that stand outside each one.

A quick fact: In Peru you have to vote or you incur a 50 Sol fine, you can void your paper but you have to vote. Sounds like a tax the UK government hasn´t thought of yet.

Highlights: 1st Spanish Podcast Lesson "Hola", Peru Local Elections