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Lima through the Lens

written by Jessica Janoski July 22, 2013

Life usually throws me surprises in the form of embarrassing ailments and disfigurements.

For instance, I was really quite marveled by that one time my face was temporarily paralyzed after a spectacular Hawaiian fishing trip. And I can’t explain the joys I experienced when a Peruvian parasite showed up out of the blue and hung around for a month or so tormenting my intestines. (I’ve discovered these little monsters will make me millions as the latest fad in weight loss!)

Well, I’m sure you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was to find myself in Lima, a destination far off track from our planned backpacking destinations, in rather decent physical condition. (Minus the fact this unexpected detour was due to my aforementioned little bug that joined the trip three weeks prior.)

With almost no knowledge of the city, we spent our two days at the center of the capital, ducking into every Spanish colonial monastery and history museum we came across while getting our seafood fix .

Lima’s church circuit took us underground to the depths of Convento de San Francisco (pictured above, top) through the catacombs of the city’s first cemetery, and to the peaks of bell towers overlooking the capital, as seen from atop of Monastery of Santo Domingo.

We got a feel for where the powerful squander during the changing of the guards at the Government’s Palace in Plaza Mayor (above, top), and where Lima’s immigrant population have established communities in barriadas at the outskirts of town (above, bottom). And don’t even get me started on the cathedrals. Heaven on Earth.


For someone who hasn’t made it to Europe yet, I was obsessed with the architecture, and how romantic the city felt at every hour of the day. Even the bull ring had an air if elegance, before the show , that is.


Lima, I will be back.

xo
J

Lima through the Lens was last modified: August 15th, 2014 by Jessica Janoski
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July 24, 2013 at 1:54 pm

Your photos are wonderful, per usual. Convento de San Francisco is my favorite. I feel like I am there in a dream.
You make awkward poses look gorgeous. <3 Glad you are feeling better and happy you had some time to post. Keep them coming.

PS – can you send me that parasite? I'd like to drop 10, en pronto. 😉

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Jessica Janoski August 4, 2013 at 10:29 pm

Thanks for the love, Ari!! It means a lot to hear how you feel so moved by some of the images. Can’t wait to see what you come up with in CR! xo Jess

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Mindi @ 2foodtrippers August 13, 2014 at 10:26 pm

I love all of the colors, especially the houses.

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Jessica Janoski August 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

Me too! I’m thinking a light orange for my future home…why not? 😉

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Em August 14, 2014 at 2:36 am

Nice article, you’ve got some really great pictures here 🙂

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Jessica Janoski August 14, 2014 at 2:26 pm

Thanks, Em! I really enjoyed photographing this city and look forward to going back to shoot more!

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Marie-Carmen August 14, 2014 at 7:57 am

Oh the parasite story… Brrr I can relate I had that before.

Lovely pics though and really makes you want to visit Lima! Thanks for sharing!

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Jessica Janoski August 14, 2014 at 2:27 pm

Thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and cheers to no more parasites!

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Stacey Veikalas @Baskets Life August 15, 2014 at 4:31 am

Very nice post and hmmm I am not sure about that weight loss program, even though it probably works wonders and is very cheap – LOL. Your pics are awesome and hopefully you stayed healthy!

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August 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm

Beautiful photos! And yes, even though the parasite would help with weight loss, it sounds awful! Keep healthy! 🙂

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August 16, 2014 at 6:39 am

Beautiful pictures!
I think I could walk around here for days.

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Jessica Janoski August 16, 2014 at 1:13 pm

Thanks, Natasha! There was so much to see I can’t wait to visit again 🙂

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Bianca @itsallbee August 17, 2014 at 8:20 am

What a beautiful city. I hope to travel to this part of the world soon.

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Jessica Janoski August 22, 2014 at 11:09 am

I LOVED Lima! You definitely have to add it to your travel bucket list 🙂

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Ryan @Treksplorer August 21, 2014 at 7:21 am

Wonderful photo essay, Jessica! Shame about the parasites, but glad to see that your unexpected guests didn’t dampen your mood too much while exploring Peru 🙂

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Jessica Janoski August 22, 2014 at 10:09 am

Thanks, Ryan! I’m a big fan of your photos and glad you enjoyed this selection! Cheers!

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Elaine August 29, 2014 at 2:12 pm

Really love your shots Jessica! I need to make it to Peru!

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Jessica Janoski August 29, 2014 at 7:37 pm

Thanks, Elaine! It’s a photographer’s dream!

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Jess March 19, 2015 at 9:53 am

Lima looks good even in pictures.
I hope I can go there this summer because I need to meet some old friends.

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Andrea March 27, 2015 at 11:59 am

Though it was unexpected, by like you said, going out and exploring its colonial history you brought back priceless photos and memories! I have fallen in love with the juxtaposition of your shots! My two favourites are the second and fifth one. Well done!

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Andrew March 28, 2015 at 8:48 pm

Some really lovely compositions here. We’re heading to Peru in a couple of months (currently in Colombia) so will add your site to our bookmarks folder for some reading material and inspiration!

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Jessica Janoski April 6, 2015 at 3:31 pm

Great! Thanks, Andrew! I’ll hopefully get some more info out soon so stay tuned and have fun planning!

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Els March 29, 2015 at 7:26 am

Those churches look wonderful! Very similar to Spain!

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Els March 29, 2015 at 7:27 am

Those churches look gorgeous! Lima looks pretty modern on your pics.

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Rose March 29, 2015 at 11:37 am

Beautiful photos! I’m hoping to see this part of the world very soon!

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Jessica Janoski April 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

Thanks, Rose! South America awaits you!

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Lauren September 10, 2015 at 12:09 pm

Ah this is so crazy to see… I was in Lima for two weeks last year but this looks like a different city! Now you’re making me consider a return to find the historical parts… I mainly sat in traffic and made a lunch time trek to Huaca Pucllana 😉

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