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As we returned back to headquarters, we met the owner of the business. He was very interested in our feedback and we completed a survey about our tour experience. This was one of the best things we did the entire trip in my book. The only thing I recommended was that they start the tour about a half hour or hour earlier to ensure we are in daylight the whole time. As we rode back, it was dark and we did not have headlights on our bicycles. However, that was basically the last twenty minutes of a 3-1/2 to 4 hour tour. The cost was s/. 75 or $25. It was a little after 6 o’clock when we got back. The owner marked on a map for Craig and I three places in Miraflores where we could have some good but reasonably priced ceviche. Ceviche is a specialty of Lima. It is seafood that is “cooked” by a chemical reaction the seafood has with citric acid from things like citrus fruits. If you have watched Top Chef you have heard about it ad infinitum because it seems to be very popular these days in restaurant circles. Craig and I selected the place that was closest to our hotel since we would be meeting our taxi driver at 8 pm.
We walked to our restaurant, Tanta. It turns out it is a small little chain with about five locations. One of them is in Texas! In addition to being a restaurant it looked like you could also purchase food items to take home from here. Craig was adamant about experiencing ceviche while in Peru. That is what he ordered. I can’t recall what kind of fish he had ordered but the dish was incredible. It was so light and the citrus aspect was perfect and did not overpower the dish at all. I had what would be the Peruvian equivalent of a pot pie. My dish was a more comfort, down home type of a dish and very enjoyable. However, the ceviche just trumped the experience in my humble opinion. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxed and casual. The service was attentive but not in your face. I have a big sweet tooth and wanted to experience a local favorite, “granizados”. It is kind of like very flavorful water ice. It was delicioso! It was strawberry and definitely had used tons of fresh strawberries in its creation. Added to this were tiny, diced pieces of apple as a garnish on top. Thumbs up for Tanta! Although, if we had more money to spend I would have splurged for a nicer place, a little bit more upscale.
View from our table. There was a more traditional dining room in another part of the restaurant
Craig's Ceviche
My entree
Granizados!
We hoofed it back to our hotel where they were storing our luggage. We retrieved it and waited in front of the hotel for our taxi. Our friendly taxi driver was right on time! We were so happy to see him and he was so happy to see us. There was a bit of traffic getting to the airport but we had allowed for that eventuality. My flight was leaving in the 11 o’clock hour and Craig’s wasn’t until near midnight.
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That bike tour looks great! I had never even heard of ceviche until I started watching Top Chef last season, and you're right, they make it a LOT on there... it seems to be VERY trendy right now.
How awesome that you got to hang with Angie & Sharon! Looks like fun was had by all.
Back to the trip report: The bike tour looked really cool. I think I'm much more suited to a one-day bike tour on level ground with snacks than all your other adventures. Seriously, though, the whole trip has sounded fabulous (except for the intestinal issues), but I would have enjoyed the bike ride the best. Looking forward to hearing your final thoughts!
Glad you found a great taxi driver. And your bike tour sounds like something I would really enjoy. What a great surprise for Craig! I'm glad Lima wasn't a total bust for you. What you saw on the bike tour looks a lot more scenic than what you posted before! A fitting end to your wonderful adventure in Peru! Looking forward to your final thoughts. Oh, and it was great getting to finally meet you!
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Seriously, though, the whole trip has sounded fabulous (except for the intestinal issues), but I would have enjoyed the bike ride the best. Looking forward to hearing your final thoughts!
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