Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #30: Unexpected (Enchanting Peru 5)

This week Ann-Christine hosts Unexpected for Lens Artists Photo Challenge, “My post hopefully will contain something you would not expect from me!” It was unexpected and such a fun post.

On a sunny morning, our tour bus stopped at a very low-key, but picturesque village in Peru, we looked around and didn’t know what to expect.

Off the bus, our tour guide introduced this beautiful chapel: “This Baroque church was built during the 16th century. When you walk in you’ll know what made the church so famous.”

Inside was an eye-popping kaleidoscope–a dazzling display of colorful murals, a painted ceiling and an ornate gold-leaf altar. So very unexpected.

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The Saint Peter the Apostle Church of Andahuaylill has earned the name of “The Sistine Chapel of the Andes.”

No photos were allowed inside. These two photos below are from Google Images.

https://peruecoexpeditions.com

After visiting the Saint Peter the Apostle Church of Andahuaylillas, our tour bus began climbing up and up…

Now we are at the Abra la Raya. It is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.350m (14,271ft) above the sea level.

The scenic drive was unexpected.

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A few days ago, I took look through the WP traffic analysis and saw some interesting and unexpected results.

Among 30 Lens-Artists Photo Challenge posts and other posts so far, The “My Travels” post is listed as the most popular post based on the numbers of views.

next was the “Curve“.

As you may have noticed, my blog topics incline to the beauty of nature and my travels. So it’s a surprise to see my two book reviews are ranked next to my popular Lens-Artists posts according to WP’s report; one is And the Mountains Echoed and the other Beneath a Scarlet Sky.

One of my favorite quotes in the “And the Mountains Echoed“: “They say, find a purpose in your life and live it. But, sometimes, it is only after you have lived that you recognize your life had a purpose, and likely one you never had in mind.” — Khaled Hosseini (author)

The last part (scene) of the “Beneath a Scarlet Sky”:

Then at last he took off his glasses the sun was setting, casting the lake in coppers and golds. He wiped away tears and put his glasses back on…. “ Forgive an old man his memories,” Pino said, “Some loves never die.” ‘ He was 89 years old.   — Mark Sullivan (author)

The story began in Dolomite (Italy Alps) when Pino was only 18 years old.

Many thanks to my blog friends and followers for your support. 🙂

“Did something totally unexpected happen today? Did you meet someone unexpected at the grocery store, or did you find something in an unexpected place …or, maybe You are up to something unexpected?” Join us and share your photos and stories.

Thanks to Ann-Christine for hosting this fun theme. Remember to make a link to Ann-Christine’s post and tag your post.

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• tag your post with lens-artists  so others can easily find it in the WordPress Reader.

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           Patti of https://pilotfishblog.com/

           Ann-Christine of https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/

           Amy of https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/

           Tina of https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/

• Lens-Artists Photo Challenges are published every Saturday at 12 noon EST by one of our moderators. Post your reply any time before the next challenge is announced.

Tags: LENS-ARTISTS, Peru, Travel

• January 27, 2019
• LENS-ARTISTS, Peru
• 61 Comments