From Chasquitambo I got a ride in a truck to Lima, along a crazy, winding road cut out of the side of a sandy mountain. I really liked Lima, which has by far the best food in South America, so most of what I did was eat. One day I went out for a fancy meal as a late birthday present to myself and the food was outrageously good. Mmmmm.

Nice sunny day for it.

Road through the mountains.

Ludicrous coastal road into Lima.

Lima.

Mmmm, ceviche. (Raw fish with onion in lime and spices). Mmmm.

Something wonderful.

Something glorious.

Flower pot…

…of chocolate mousse.

And that’s all you’re getting.

Total distance hitchhiked: 64,970 km.
Total number of rides: 472.