Archeological Museum and Horsin’ Around in Lima

Day 2 in Lima found me and my friends opting for a day out at one of Lima’s better archeological museums followed by a short tour of the Pachacamac archeological site, and finished up with a lovely visit to a horse ranch where we were treated to a short show of the famous Paso horses. They are known for their smooth ride, which is possible because the way they walk and trot is by only putting one hoof down on the ground at a time. They are beautiful creatures. I also got a chance to get on one and walk around. My horse was very gentle and kind.

I found the museum to be really interesting. These artifacts are from the pre-Colombian period - the early 200’s to about 900 AD. Their skills in textiles and ceramics were really incredible. The museum is called Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Antropologia e Historia del Peru.  It is the largest and oldest museum in all of Peru.  It houses more than 100,000 artifacts that span the entire human history of Peru.  If you like this kind of stuff, and come to Lima, definitely make a stop here.  You won't be disappointed.

See how sweet my horse is?

This is a road at Pachamaca ruins.  It reminded me of a more sparse Chan Chan.

The Paso horses and their riders.

Look at the amazing work done on these ceramic faces

Snort likes playing cowboy.

You'd think this purse/bag looks like something you'd find at a vendor stall somewhere. Nope a doodle!  This was in the museum and dates back over 1,000 years. 

These horses are really beautiful.  And their special walk is not something trained into them.  They are born walking this way.

Here's a youngin.

Archeologists working at Pachamac ruins.

Well look who got a kiss from a Paso horse!

I got one too.

Gold work - pre Incan times.

This horse was exceptionally friendly.

Oh NO!  Snort's gotten into the Pisco Sour!!!

Pachamaca ruins.

These are the Lima version of tuk-tuks.

Look at the baby!

Amazing textile work.

Me llama es............... 

My friend Roy dancing with one of our assistant cruise directors, Erin, at the horse ranch. 

More beautiful ceramic work.

Paso dancers.

Everywhere you walked in this room around this sculpture, his eyes followed you, even though they weren't fully carved.  It was eerie.

Snake designed bowl. 

One of the pyramid temples at Pachamaca