Blake Sparkes

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Chile, Peru 2016

In October and November of 2016, my best friend and I journeyed to South America for a 2 week adventure. We experienced coastal Lima, the highlands around Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Chile's wine country, as well as Santiago.
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  • A Park in Miraflores

    A Park in Miraflores

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  • Little Matador chased by Bulls

    Little Matador chased by Bulls

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  • A Celebration in San Isidro

    A Celebration in San Isidro

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  • In the Middle of a Shopping Street...

    In the Middle of a Shopping Street...

  • A View From Plaza Mayor

    A View From Plaza Mayor

  • Government Palace, Lima

    Government Palace, Lima

  • The Cathedral of Lima

    The Cathedral of Lima

  • The Cathedral of Lima

    The Cathedral of Lima

  • Altar

    Altar

    One of the many in The Cathedral of Lima

  • The Coastline of Miraflores

    The Coastline of Miraflores

  • The Coastline of Miraflores

    The Coastline of Miraflores

  • A View of the Busy and Beautiful Barranco

    A View of the Busy and Beautiful Barranco

    Barranco is a neighborhood in Lima

  • Graffiti in Barranco

    Graffiti in Barranco

  • Chef Javier Wong

    Chef Javier Wong

    We saw him on Anthony Bourdain, and were determined to pay him a visit.

  • A Peruvian Favorite: Ceviche

    A Peruvian Favorite: Ceviche

    This delicious Ceviche is made of flounder, octopus, red onion and citrus juice. Prepared by Chef Javier Wong.

  • Chef Javier Wong

    Chef Javier Wong

    We saw him on Anthony Bourdain, and were determined to pay him a visit.

  • Course 2

    Course 2

    Chef Wong followed up Ceviche with this dish of fish, seaweed and other veggies.

  • Third and Final Course

    Third and Final Course

    Pineapple, snow peas, shrimp and flounder...tangy and spicy. Amazing.

  • Mike with Chef Javier Wong

    Mike with Chef Javier Wong

  • Me with Chef Javier Wong

    Me with Chef Javier Wong

    He's an affable man. He did a joking hop when we stood for the photo.

  • Start of our evening in Barranco

    Start of our evening in Barranco

  • Tio Mario

    Tio Mario

    A restaurant in Barranco...they had no alcohol. We left.

  • At Javier in Barranco for Beers

    At Javier in Barranco for Beers

    Cristal is a popular Peruvian beer

  • The Streets of Cusco

    The Streets of Cusco

  • Little Peruvian Boy

    Little Peruvian Boy

    This cute little boy was playing in a little terrace. Love the croc off his foot and laying on the ground.

  • Girls with Their Baby Llama

    Girls with Their Baby Llama

    Notice under her arm, wearing the knitted cap...a tiny baby Llama. These two got a lot of money from me.

  • My Pose with Local Ladies

    My Pose with Local Ladies

    There are a number of these ladies sitting around asking for some soles for a photo.

  • Basilica Cathedral, Cusco

    Basilica Cathedral, Cusco

    On the main square of Cusco, there were several huge churches. Lots of locals and travelers relax on the steps in front of this one.

  • Late afternoon In Cusco

    Late afternoon In Cusco

    Cusco is 11,000 feet above sea level.

  • Fountain in Cusco's Main Square

    Fountain in Cusco's Main Square

  • Al Saints Day Celebrations in Cusco

    Al Saints Day Celebrations in Cusco

  • The Train Ride to Machu Picchu Village

    The Train Ride to Machu Picchu Village

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