Hola vicarious adventurers,So as I have said before, Lima is covered in fountains (which is surprising because this is the Atacama desert), but in Parque de la Reserva there is an intense concentration of elaborate fountains. Also called Circuto Majico del Agua, this park does not leave it's visitors disappointed. There is a fountain everywhere you turn, each one worthy of being the centerpiece of any park. The park encompases 13 distinct fountains, each with its own interactive component and lighting, that cover 8 hectares of downtown Lima. The picture to the left shows the basic plan (map) of the park, which is split into two parks connected by an underground tunnel. Unfortunately the large rectangle area is the Fantastic Fountain, which usually displays an incredible light show twice daily, but was being restored when I visited. Even with the big fountain down, this park was still incredibly impressive.
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| Fuente tunel de la sorpresas |
This week I also met some students and recent graduates of the Universidad Ricardo Palma Architecture program in Lima. Peickor is a young freelance Architect, working on his thesis project during his free time. He moved from the jungle to Lima a few years back to attend college, and had some very valuable advice, both as a tourist and as someone interested in Architecture and landscape. Peickor and his friend Carlos have just returned from a long trip around Peru and Ecuador, and had some incredible stories, ranging from ruins with bricks the size of a house, to pink dolphins that morph into human form at night, luring people to an underwater city. Talking with Peickor and Carlos about being in a design program was incredible, the late hours, the bad critiques, the odd schedule, having friends and family that don't understand, it was great to feel like I am not alone! In fact this is a worldwide phenomenon that links all of us crazy design students together.
I also visited the MATE (Mario Testino) Museum, where Mario Testino has an exhibition of beautiful photographs of traditionally dressed Peruvians. As you tour the small mansion, each room has 3-4 large photographs with locals in unbelievably detailed clothing. The ticket comes with an iPod programmed with an audio guide explaining each piece. It is remarkable how much work is put into each piece of clothing, and each style is symbolic of the location, social status, and event.
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