Apologies in advance...

[NW Jim]

... in response to A peruphile speaks..., posted by surfscum on Aug 23, 2003

Surf,
Could you expand a bit more about your Arequipa experience? How did you go about meeting ladies there, what is the level of interest, motivation from the ladies?

I have seen a few very attractive ladies from Arequipa listed on a few sites, but am curious to know the level of interest, their education, etc.

I live in a cool climate, so weather is one factor I keep in mind when looking for a lady.

[Bueller]

... in response to Re: A Peruphile speaks....., posted by NW Jim on Aug 23, 2003

I've got a friend in SF who has been married a lady from Arequipa for several years. Send me a private and I'll put you in touch with them.

[surfscum]

... in response to Re: A Peruphile speaks....., posted by NW Jim on Aug 23, 2003

Jim, I can´t tell you much since I was there with my Limeña. It used to be called the White City, not just because of the volcanic stone, but also because of the purity of the Spaniards who once lived there. It looks very integrated now. People seem approachable there, as they generally are in Peru, but I would guess the women are more conservative. I also think some spanish is required for you to meet them.

Arequipa is at 8200 ft and sits on a desert plain bordered by volcanoes. It was sunny and warm when we were there, and only dropped down to 55 at night. A newspaper ad would be my first attempt to meet women there. Sorry I couldn't tell you more.

[Red Clay]

... in response to A peruphile speaks..., posted by surfscum on Aug 23, 2003

Mi Pirana is impressed with your knowledge of the country.

[surfscum]

... in response to Re: A peruphile speaks..., posted by Red Clay on Aug 23, 2003

does that make us piraños?

Thanks Red, I needed that laugh.

[mudd]

... in response to Apologies in advance..., posted by Cali vet on Aug 23, 2003

probably true, colombia might have more "models" walking around on the street, but from what i have met on the internet, their are some really good looking women in Peru, and a lot of them speak english, which is rare in colombia. i will be there next week, hopefully!!!!! since you are already married :-) ill give an honest report from someone who is still looking, comparing the two. how cold was the weather in Lima?

[surfscum]

... in response to Re: Apologies in advance..., posted by mudd on Aug 23, 2003

I left Lima 8/5 and it was the coldest I have experienced there. That was the morning I had to be at the airport at 4-dark-thirty and of course I had packed my jacket. I'd say it was 45, but that is unusual.  During the day, it averages between 55-60 and nights 5-10 degrees cooler. It sometimes drizzles; I've yet to see it rain. When it's 60 out I'm comfortable just wearing a polo; it drives my fiance nuts. All the locals are going around in 2-3 sweaters and coats.

Cali Vet, if you have time on your last day, go to Petit Thouars in Miraflores.  There are 2 blocks of artesania stores and you can find just about anything you've seen elsewhere in the country. I always hit it my last day. The sweaters are beautiful and I'm stocking up on my supply of alpaca blankets: softer and thinner than wool, but just as warm.

It's tragi-comic that Cuzco probably has more tourists than all Colombia.  I hope that changes soon.  In fact, the Shining Path is starting to have a presence again, so who knows? Maybe Peru won't be so safe in the future?

BTW, have you tried the chicha morada? It's DELICIOUS!  But look out for that chicha de jora! ;-O If you have time your last day in Lima, go to El Senorio del Surco. It's a high-class restaurant about 2 blocks north of Larcomar on the coast. They make everything the traditional way from scratch. You WON'T be disappointed, I promise. I've seen posts about a crepe place in Cali I think; there's one in Miraflores: Palachinke. It's excellent. If you want ceviche, go to Don Beto's, also in Miraflores. They serve the scallops with a red sack attached that we don't see up here, so ask for it "sin coral." Maribel, my fiance, won't eat ceviche in the evening; is it that way for Colombians too?

[Cali vet]

... in response to Re: Apologies in advance..., posted by mudd on Aug 23, 2003

I'd say sixties but never saw a thermometer or tv in the hostel (Yolanda in Miraflores) we stayed at.

[Red Clay]

... in response to Apologies in advance..., posted by Cali vet on Aug 23, 2003

Going in the middle of winter might have something to do with the cold.

Probably more hotties in Colombia than Peru, although Peru has more than enough for everyone here. What the Peruanas might lack in numbers of hotties, they more than make up for in reputation of their women as being sweet, sincere and trustworthy, moreso than certain other countries. Peruanas don't generally have a very high opinion of Colombianas either, pretty normal in LA I think.

[Traveller]

... in response to Re: Apologies in advance..., posted by Red Clay on Aug 23, 2003

Insert joke here: Is it just me or is it kinda funny that "Peruanas" sounds like Piranas?

[surfscum]

... in response to Re: Re: Apologies in advance..., posted by Traveller on Aug 23, 2003

Is it just me, or is it kinda funny that avocado sounds like abogado?

[Red Clay]

... in response to Re: Re: Apologies in advance..., posted by Traveller on Aug 23, 2003

Sounds like, but less likely to act like than certain other countries.