Arrived in Lima

I'm at a Starbucks (again) in the swanky neighborhood of San Isidro. The Lonely Planet describes the neighborhood like this:  "San Isidro is where many of Lima's elite can be found:  inhabiting expansive modernist homes and sipping cocktails at members-only social clubs.  (Want to fit in?  Carry a tennis racket.)"
I think this is a little extreme, but has some truth to it.  My favorite Starbucks is in Óvalo Gutierrez (pictured below), which is a veritable Gringolandia:  Chili's and TGIFriday's are the other hot spots.  Tonight, I'll be at that Fridays with another American to watch the Giants' game.  I actually bought a Giants hat at SFO before I left so I can sport a little SF pride.  Surprising?  Perhaps.

Lima is overcast and humid, but not hot (it's like 65 degrees today).  I hear the fog lifts for about six weeks in January/February, so that'll be the time to hit the beach.  I've been walking most places and am a popular target for honking (mostly taxis hoping I want a ride, but also some gringa gawkers).  Crossing the street is a bit tricky- there are few crosswalks and pedestrians do not have the right of way.  So it's a lot of scampering across when it looks clear (both me and actual Peruvians).  Good times.  Below is a street scene a little further north in San Isidro.  Where are the tennis rackets?  :-)