In Arequipa

So we left Lima after about two days and went to Arequipa where I studied at language school! We were able to really just enjoy some time catching up and seeing where I stayed for 6 weeks! It was really great to be able to show Jess the city that I had called home when I first arrived in Peru. She was able to meet my host family and all the teachers at institute. We were able to visit a lot of my favorite restaurants in town and just have a great time doing low key things while being together.

The one touristy thing we did while in Arequipa was go to the Santa Catalina Monastery. It is a beautifully restored monastery from the 1600s (I think). We just spent a couple hours exploring this small city and taking pictures. It is a stunning place and if you like to take pictures this is a fantastic place to go. After our time in Arequipa it was time for Cusco and Machu Picchu!