For Audrey-- Peru

Audrey, dont miss the Museo del Oro when in Peru-- Gold Museum -- Have
fun

rosie in LA

he fact that this museum is one giant vault will tell you that we are
talking serious gold here. Rooms and rooms filled with thousands of
Pre-Inka, Inka and Colonial artifacts all cast in solid gold. Also
exhibited is a large collection of the famous Moche erotic pots.
Located upstairs is a museum of military weapons and small arms
belonging to famous South American and world leaders. The arms
collection, supposedly, is the biggest in the world, and after an hour
of hasty viewing, we were inclined to believe it. There is a good
bookstore selling books about the collections, travel guides and
postcards depicting that same erotic pottery. Outside the museum is a
number of artisan shops. The selection of souvenirs is extensive, but
you can buy all this stuff for half price elsewhere in Lima. Admission
price is s15, and it's worth every sol. The only thing to complain
about is the lack of good captions/descriptions of the exhibits. I
suggest you got to Museo de la Nacion first to get a nice overview of
the Peruvian history, then come here to enjoy the amazing gold. Open
daily 12 pm to 7 pm. Allow at least 3 hours.

ahmward...

Rosie, thanks so much. I've printed your post and stuck it in the
Lonely Planet book on Peru I plan to read next week. I really
appreciate this.