On the street

The left-hand image above was actually taken at a cafe we stopped in in Lambayeque, near the Bruning Gold Museum, about 210 km north of Trujillo.  The low wall that can be seen through the doors is to help keep flood waters on the street.

Sunday morning on the central square of Trujillo had large groups of school children out marching and listening to political speeches.  Nearby, a man with a shoe shine stand waited for the ceremonies to be over and for customers to appear.

Doors and Windows

Walking the streets of Trujillo we saw many beautifully restored colonial mansions.  The grill work on the windows is especially well done as is evident on the central image just above.  Most of these buildings are painted in striking colors.  For example, the buildings behind the girls on parade near the top of this page.  The image on the left side of the above triptych is an unrestored doorway that, if I remember correctly, dates from the 17th century.  The entrance to the main cathedral is from the second half of the 18th century. 

Door knockers

I am always on the lookout for unusual door knockers.  The two pictured above were in use on large, non-descript doors. What especially fascinates me are "Hand of Fatima" representations (right hand image).  This is an Islamic symbol and is often seen in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries.  Did it come to Peru with immigrants?