Still in Peru and just like all holidays I drag Miriam Kicking and screaming around the galleries (she likes them really) and this pot caught both our eye. Yes its an evil looking duck but does have some symbolic meaning. It was a warrior duck with a shield and staff. I dont know about you but I would not mess!! Some of the other artwork has been equally as impressive and thankfully it is mainly the ceramics that has survived.

This was the Temple of the Moon in Trujillo, which was one of the best sites we have visited in Peru. It was 7 pyramids that have been built one on top of the other, when a new ruler came to power they built a bigger pyramid using the old one as a base. This has preserved some of the carvings and frescos perfectly, as our guide Henry explained. This photo gives some idea of the scale and the amazing carvings on each of the terraces.

 

 This was Chan Chan, also near Trujillo. It was an ancient city that was deserted and as it was in the desert it filled with windblown sand. They have been excavating the area and have found many buildings and the main plaza which was decorated with Llama (although we thought they looked more like guinea pigs!- see what you think) The rest of the site contained a maze of passages to living and temple complexes. 

One of the stranger sites in Lima had to be this dog that was owned by a crazy man. He was very friendly (We think!!) and was happy to let us photograph his dog in whichever outfit he had chosen that day. Surprisingly, the dog also seemed perfectly happy to pose for the camaras.

Peru has been amazing and varied, from the beauty of the cobbled streets of Cusco to the crazy dogs (and people) of Lima, but time to move on to Mexico. More ruins and warmer weather.