The flight home included an overnight layover in Lima, Peru. The Plaza de Mayor (main square), and the site of the seat of the Peruvian government, was cordoned off with portable fencing. Police with riot shields were on patrol, although I observed no threat.
Popping into the Cathedral, the most prominent side altar was dedicated to to Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish Conquistador (conqueror) of the Inca. A small museum nearby displayed clay and metal artifacts for the pre-Columbian period. Being a Tuesday, there were no music or dance events, so it was an early night after dinner and some tasty Peruvian coffee.
Chapel of Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistador of Peru. The Pax (peace) seems a bit ironic; the mosaic depicts him taking natives captive.
Mary (carrying Jesus) meets her cousin Elizabeth (carrying John the Baptist). John leaps with joy in Elizabeth's belly on his first encounter with Jesus.
at the last judgement
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