An Evening in Lima

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An Evening in Lima
as evening falls, the bulbs of the cruz del cerro San Cristobal are illuminated to dramatic effect with one flip of a switch

Afternoon turns to evening as families, friends and lovers take in the hazy sunset over Lima’s urban sprawl enclosed by the rolling mountains. The cross on the hill, or el Cruz del cerro San Cristobal, provides the ideal spot for sharing time with those around you, remembering those who have passed on and contemplating your place amidst the vastness of the city. For many, a trip up the hill has become a weekend ritual- to light a candle, say a prayer, share a family drink- or a kiss: small moments in a big city, illuminated by the bulbs of the cross.

at the base of the hill, lovers observe as a portrait is drawn
the beginning of evening is a good time to just sit and and contemplate your place in the vast city
from this vantage point, the power of electricity is palpable as Lima lights up
In the fading orange light, visitors aim to get that perfect shot to remember their evening on the hill
evening is a good time to take a moment to share a moment
as evening falls, the bulbs of the cruz del cerro San Cristobal are illuminated to dramatic effect with one flip of a switch
candles are lit and placed with a prayer- different colors bring different aspects of life your way- love, wealth, etc.
as the Andes meet the Pacific, the hill provides a clear view of the sun setting through the haze
in the coming evening’s shadows, a couple shares an unknown moment as a nearby vendor sells necklaces

Kristina Baines is our resident cool anthropologist. She’s been formally trained in applied, sociocultural, ecological and medical anthropology at Florida Atlantic University (BA, MA), the University of Oxford (MSc) and the University of South Florida (PhD). She has a strong interest in corn, how what we do in our environment makes us well, and using innovative methods to make anthropology relevant and accessible to a wide audience. You can find out more about how these interests translate into projects and pursuits by perusing the rest of our site, or you can contact her directly at kristina@coolanthropology.com

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