Berfin's chef breakfast at home. Fish tour meeting at 10.00. We both understand Lima, know the fishermen, and fish near the breakwater. With the baby fishing rod… Anyway, it was still nice. Those who swim and surf are with us.
The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current flowing northward along the west coast of South America, namely off the coasts of Chile and Peru. Its other name is Peru Current.
It is very important to understand Peru; because it affects Lima's weather, fishing, desert climate and even agriculture.
Cold and nutrient-rich waters rise to the surface from the depths of the Pacific Ocean. This cold water flows northward along the coast. This system is the Humboldt Current.
What does it do, what does it cause?
First, it creates the gray and foggy weather of Lima. Cold ocean water cools the air above it. Humidity forms on the coast of Lima, but the temperature is not enough to form a rain cloud. Therefore, instead of abundant rain, fine foggy, humid and gray air, which we call garúa, occurs.
Second, it turns the Peruvian coast into a desert. It sounds counterintuitive, but even though they are by the sea, Lima and its surroundings are very dry. Because cold current reduces evaporation. Less evaporation means less rain. That's why the Peruvian coast is one of the driest regions in the world.
Third, it makes Peru one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. Deep waters carry plankton and nutrients. When plankton increases, fish multiply. Especially anchoveta fish is very important for the Peruvian economy.
Fourth, when El Niño occurs, the system breaks down. These normally cold coastal waters warm up some years. This is called El Niño. When the water warms up, fish populations decrease, rainfall patterns are disrupted, floods and agricultural damage may occur.
Briefly, the Humboldt Current is a large ocean current that carries cold water to the coast of Peru. It is one of the main natural forces behind Lima's rainless but gray weather, the desertness of the Peruvian coast, and the country's robust fisheries.
The activity of the day is making ceviche with the chef. Everything is ready, we just mixed it. We made it very delicious. Home and rest after looking at Lima from the hill.
Shopping afterwards. We couldn't come here and not buy baby alpaca products; we also bought box art by a Peruvian artist to hang in the house.
Dinner is at Rafael's. Restaurants here do not write their names on the sign. You will find it. The food is still amazing. We understand why Peruvian cuisine is so famous. Tasteful, simple and delicious; the flavors complement each other, it doesn't burn your stomach. Music and presentation are very harmonious.
We're feeling sleepy again.