Photo Essay: Holiday Memories in Lima

Estella Lim, Features Editor • January 27, 2026

Dec. 23, 2025 | 11:47 a.m.

Through a canopy of swaying trees in Lima, Peru, the ocean peeked shyly, catching glimpses of sunlight on its waves. (Estella Lim)

Dec. 23, 2025 | 3:02 p.m.

A playful cat paradise at a park in Lima, Peru. (Estella Lim)

As evening fell over Lima, Peru, a stray cat made itself at home on my sister’s purse, dozing like it owned the world. (Estella Lim)

Dec. 25, 2025 | 9:14 p.m.

On Christmas night in Lima, Peru, we savored dishes at Kimo that danced between East and West, each bite a celebration of flavors. (Estella Lim)

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A baby goat beams with delight as I fed it. It was an unforgettable, simple joy. (Estella Lim)

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