January 10, 2025
NEW YEARS EVE - LIMA, PERU
When in PERU, one has to have a PISCO SOUR or a Flight of them! They are yummy! So what better way to start off New Years Eve then day-drinking with friends! Eight of us went into the upscale Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, to a bar known to have some of the best flavors, to seek out this new cocktail. While there, we found out there is a South American tradition, of wearing yellow underwear outside your clothing, to bring in a year full of prosperity. So of course, after some drinks, we headed out on a mission to finds some yellow undies. What we didn't know, is that dinner that night on ship, was super dressy and we walked in with our undies and everyone else was in sparkly long dresses, suits and tuxedo's! OOPSIE!! Waiters were parading flaming Baked Alaska around the room when we came waltzing in. We had a good time, played CATCH PHRASE after dinner until the fireworks and ball dropped at Midnight. The locals put on a great fireworks show from the beach, and it was a gorgeous night to be out on the Aft decks. Later, new friend Lauren had me partaking in another new tradition, for safe and plentiful travel in 2025. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025, All!
