The first few miles are along the ocean beaches

We then encounter towns like this, with rough-built dwellings.

Peru is a poor country, and these towns show it.

My first impressions were that nothing is ever finished, nothing is repaired

Along the way I started seeing these "motos", 3-wheeled taxis that are made in India

Numerous towns in Peru have these

In Pisco it was exceedingly rare to see a private car.

Everyone gets around with these taxis, most of which are decorated with the owner's whimsy

This one says "I am faithful, don't insist"

Another very popular mode of transport in Peru is the non-motorized tricycle

Extremely versatile

For cargo

or, in Ricardo's case, just relaxing in

Street food is much more ubiquitous in Peru than in Chile

Here's Marie selling bread

Carmen Rosa concocting a blend of juices

Want a little coconut juice?

Voila!

Now that's fresh!

As always, the central plaza is a gathering place for the town

Watching art being created on the spot