Tonight’s stroll takes us to the literal birthplace of Lima — now called the Plaza Mayor. There’s history galore in this space — including a Catholic Church built right smack on top of what once was an Incan huaca (a sacred ceremonial pyramid). But instead of giving you the lecture, I think I’ll just let the place speak for itself:
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Mark McElroy
I'm a husband, mystic, writer, media producer, creative director, tinkerer, blogger, reader, gadget lover, and pizza fiend.
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