Yes, Heather – it says Viva Peru – basically the same as saying “Long live Peru.” I saw this type of message carved into hillsides all over Ecuador and Peru, and it is not considered graffiti. In many cases it is done by students from local universities, with the complete sanction of town fathers. It is indeed a bit of nationalism. Further, I would say that the Ecuadorians and Peruanos I met were all very proud of their respective countries.
I remember looking over the plaza from a somewhat similar viewpoint, but I don’t remember seeing ‘Viva El Peru’ written on the side of the mountain. I must have missed it. Nice photo.
I’ve probably said this already on previous photos, but I really want to get to Peru, and your pictures are making me want to go NOW! Gorgeous!
I’m interested to know what those words are on the hillside in the distance – is that a bit of nationalism?
Yes, Heather – it says Viva Peru – basically the same as saying “Long live Peru.” I saw this type of message carved into hillsides all over Ecuador and Peru, and it is not considered graffiti. In many cases it is done by students from local universities, with the complete sanction of town fathers. It is indeed a bit of nationalism. Further, I would say that the Ecuadorians and Peruanos I met were all very proud of their respective countries.
John, that is a good reason to go back and see the Viva El lPeru on the side of the mountain. I always can find an excuse to go
back.
I remember looking over the plaza from a somewhat similar viewpoint, but I don’t remember seeing ‘Viva El Peru’ written on the side of the mountain. I must have missed it. Nice photo.