We took our flight back to Lima and had 5 hours inbetween flights this time. So we went back to the house to switch dirty laundry for clean and rest and then we flew to Piura.
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. The population is approximately 400,000. It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the first Spanish city in South America, San Miguel de Piura, in 1532, thus earning the modern day city its Peruvian nickname: "La Primera Ciudad"- meaning: the first city.
Founded in 1532 by the Spanish, Piura is the oldest Spanish city in South America.
Piura declared its independance from the Spanish on January 4, 1821. This mestizo culture includes influences from Spanish Extremadura and Andalucia, African influence due to the arrival of slaves from Madagascar (Malgache slaves), the Chinese coolies that migrated from Canton to work the rice fields and replace the slaves; and also Roma gypsies who came as pirates looking for pearls or as incongite Spanish horsemen.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/samerica/pe.htm here is a link to maps of Peru to get a better idea.
Anyway, we had 15 days in the region to do whatever we wanted and after all the traveling, visiting and bustle of the previous weeks rest and relaxation was at the top of our list! We spent one night in Piura. The weather was 80 degrees and the town is charming and laidback. Then we took our time and took a bus to Mancora, which is becoming much more known in the surf world. We stayed on a simple hotel on the beach with a great view for $12. Can't beat it.
Then we went to the town of Punta Sal where we heard the life was calmer and the beaches better. We checked out several hotels and settled on Hua and we couldn't have been happier!
We ended up staying a 10 days total and it was just what we needed. I've never seen Richard more relaxed or happy. We swam in the ocean, took walks, read book, watched DVDs, slept in late and ate fantastic food. All for $25 a night. It's low season and so we were virually the only 2 there. The owners are great and we loved our room with a view and private veranda.
Sadly the fun was over and we had to return back in time for my flight to Miami. So we flew back to Lima yet again and this time Richard went back 2 hours later to fly to Arequipa for a job interview and I spent the night at a friend's hostel to get up at 3 in the morning to get to the airport for my flight to Miami and that was the end of that. We had a fantastic time together and really explored new sites in Peru. I feel blessed to have the time together. We found out we can spend 30 days straight together 24 hours a day and live to tell about it, so this is good news!
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