September 3, 2011

We have been looking for furniture ever since we got to Peru.  We need sofas and a dining room set.  We looked at the few department stores and found a couple of things that we were interested in, but we had heard about a section of town, Villa del Salvador, where there are a lot of furniture makers.  If you don't see what you like then you can show them a picture and they will make it for you.  It may not turn out the way you want it but that is the chance you take.  I had to satisfy my curiosity and Julie agreed to go.  A guy from my work that lives out that direction offered to go with us.

The area is about 4 blocks long, both sides of the street.  There were also some side streets but our friend did not think it was worth our time (actually it was not a good idea for us foreigners) to venture off the main street.

The people in the shops were very nice and helpful, but most of the furniture was too modern for our taste.

These little cars served as taxis and hauling trucks.

We left around lunch time...

without trying the food.