Showing posts with label peru. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peru. Show all posts

Monday, October 31, 2011

llama wool

Llama wool is used to make many colorful fabrics in Peru.  First, the dies are extracted from a cactus plant and stored in large containers.  Next the wool is placed inside of the containers and then hung out to dry when enough of the dye has been absorbed.  The wool is now ready to be used in making the colorful fabrics such as hats, socks, sweaters, bags and toys.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

cusco

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, Cusco is picturesque.




Tuesday, July 19, 2011

miraflores

Founded in 1857, Miraflores is Lima's prosperous commercial hub, boasting shopping zones, theaters, art galleries, flowery parks, craft markets, cinemas and the city's highest concentration of cafés.

The roof terrace at Larcamor shopping center has a reflecting pool and spectacular views of the coast.




A view from the clifftops overlooking a pier containging shops and a seafood restaurant.




A modern sculpture stands near the coastline.






This bridge is a gateway to the coast for those driving down Avenido O. Benavides.


Inaugurated on February 14, 1993, Parque del Amor is devoted to the old Peruvian custom of courting in public gardens.