Maybe it’s a bit embarrassing that we didn’t know it, but this is what it’s like in this time of year. It’s called Garua, which is caused by the sea currents and most often wraps the Peruvian coast in a grey, wet, cold blanket that lasts for months.
We visit the city center where all human life seems to have stalled, but large groups are gathered outside bars and also by windows of shops that sell TV sets. The Football World Championship is underway and at this very minute Peru plays against France, a game that ends badly for the Peruvians. It means goodbye to the rest of the tournament for the red and white team.
In the Plaza Mayor, the central square in Lima, people are gathered in front of giant TV screens, but when we get there the game is over. Nevertheless we can’t see many signs of disappointment. People are painted and happy, there’s dancing in the square. Football is a fiesta and someone looses, it’s just part of the game. What a great attitude!