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The Best Specialty & Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

Last Updated:   October 14, 2018

Lima, Peru is a foodie mecca in a country that produces incredible coffee. Use our list & map of the best third wave coffee shops in Lima for your next cup!
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Lima, Peru is a foodie mecca in a country that produces incredible coffee. Use our list & map of the best third wave coffee shops in Lima for your next cup!

Lima, Peru is a top foodie destination, and it’s fortunately located in a continent – and a country – known for growing high quality coffee.  Google “Best Coffee Shops in Lima” and you’ll find a lot of cozy spots where you can get a perfectly decent cup of brew, but what we were most excited about was the blossoming specialty & third wave coffee scene in Lima.

We visited a ton of amazing third wave coffee shops in Lima and were pleased to find that every single one of them was proudly brewing only locally grown Peruvian coffee beans!

Our list of the best specialty & third wave coffee shops in Lima, Peru is a labor of love (and many very jittery afternoons).

Table of Contents

  • What is Specialty/Third Wave Coffee?
  • The Best Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru
    • Aromia
    • Movement Surf + Cafe
    • Cafe Verde
    • Cate Tasting Room 
    • Puku Puku Cafe
    • True Artisan Cafe
  • More Third Wave  Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru
  • Map of the Best Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

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What is Specialty/Third Wave Coffee?

Before we dive in, here’s a quick primer on Third Wave coffee. Born in Portland, Oregon and coined in 2002, the Third Wave Coffee movement is the latest iteration of coffee brewing. You may also hear it referred to as specialty coffee or craft coffee.

Focusing on high quality, small-batch coffee, specialty coffee is everything that Starbucks isn’t, and the difference in quality is easy to taste. Personally I never liked the bitter, burnt taste of coffee until I drank my first cup of single-origin light roast heaven.  If you’ve ever wondered how anyone can drink their coffee black, this is your answer.

San Francisco is rich with amazing third wave coffee, and we are full blown  Bay Area third wave coffee snobs (we’ve also got a guide to the best San Francisco specialty coffee shops, if you’re curious). Coffee to us is what wine is to… well, people who know a lot more about wine than we do.

But you don’t have to be a third wave coffee snob to find, appreciate, and enjoy a delicious cup of specialty coffee at a great coffee shop! Here are some tips for finding a third wave coffee shop near you.

When identifying a third wave coffee shop, know what to look for:

  1. Single Origin Beans: Coffee beans should be sourced from one country, region, and/or farm. No blends! Each bean variety responds best to different roasting and brew treatments, so mixing beans means losing the ability to let each unique bean shine.
  2. High Quality Beans: The best of the best from the crop. Each coffee farm will harvest and sell both cheaper, imperfect beans and a top-quality crop. A third wave coffee shop only buys the best quality beans. (Yes, this means you will pay more for your cup of coffee!)
  3. Each cup is hand crafted to order. No giant vats of drip coffee here. Each cup of coffee is hand crafted precisely for you, from a freshly ground bean to your preferred brewing method. Some of the unique brewing methods you’ll find at third wave coffee shops include V60, Chemex, Clever, Aeropress, Siphon, and Cold Brew. Each brewing method brings out different flavors for different beans, and many third wave coffee shops offer a variety of roasts and beans to best match its featured brewing methods. If you prefer espresso drinks, you’ll also find that latte art is a good indicator of a third wave coffee shop.
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Now that you know what to look for, check out these incredible third wave coffee shops in Lima, Peru and get your hands on a delicious ristretto or an aromatic pourover!

The Best Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

A cappuccino at Aromia in Miraflores, one of the best third wave coffee shops in Lima, Peru.

A cappuccino at Aromia in Miraflores, one of the best third wave coffee shops in Lima, Peru.

Aromia

  • Aromia Coffee Shop is as elegant and refined as its coffee: from the melt-in-your-mouth butter cookie that came with our espressos, to the minimalist aesthetic and baked good selection, Aromia is picture perfect. However, the real star at Aromia is its incredible espresso. Unlike most of the espresso drinks we’ve had in South America, the sweet milk in our ristretto and cortado perfectly balanced the expertly pulled espresso without overwhelming it. In addition to espresso, Aromia offers a wide variety of third wave brewing methods, including Chemex, V60, Aeropress, and Siphon.
  • Address: Libertad 415, Miraflores | Hours: Sunday-Saturday 8am-9pm
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Movement + Surf Cafe is a laid back surf-themed third wave coffee shop in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, Peru.

Movement + Surf Cafe is a laid back surf-themed third wave coffee shop in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, Peru.

Movement Surf + Cafe

  • Outfitted with a couch and several surfboards, Movement Surf + Cafe felt more like a relaxed hang-out than a third wave coffee shop, but its cold brew, pour-over, and cappuccino were all on point. A huge bonus for this cafe is that it has excellent food in addition to its coffee: we ordered a fantastic Movement panini and a rich, luscious piece of chocolate cake. Had it been a little later in the afternoon, we might have topped things off with a craft beer: Movement has a whole fridge stocked with intriguing local craft brews.
  • Address: Berlin 135, Miraflores | Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30am-9:30pm, Sunday 8am-8pm
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Latte art and a cookie at a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

Latte art and a cookie at a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

Cafe Verde

  • Cafe Verde doesn’t have the aesthetic appeal of Aromia or the hangout vibe of Movement Surf Cafe, but it does have  excellent in-house roasted coffee.  Cafe Verde’s roaster occupies a whole room in the bright green shop. Our drip coffee was an impressively aromatic dark roast: it was rich and deep without that burnt bitterness that is common among imperfectly brewed dark roasts. Cafe Verde is the perfect spot for an unpretentious cup of finely brewed earthy black coffee.
  • Address: Av. Santa Cruz 1305, Miraflores |  Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, closed Sunday
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Admiring the display room in Cate Tasting Room, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

Admiring the display room in Cate Tasting Room, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.Cate Tasting Room

Cate Tasting Room 

  • Located on a busy street in Miraflores, we almost walked right by this nondescript coffee shop. We’re so glad we didn’t! Specializing in tea, coffee, and chocolate, Cate Tasting Room offers some of the best local Peruvian espresso we’ve ever had. Our cortado was bright and bitter, with a hint of sweetness and a spark of acid. Our server explained the origin and location of each of our cups: our excellent espresso was from Cusco. Cate Tasting Room serves up Clever, v60, Aeropress, and French Press as well as an entire selection of drinking chocolate; we recommend the espresso.
  • Address: Independencia 269, Miraflores | Hours:  Monday – Sunday 8am-10pm
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Delicious Peruvian specialty coffee and espresso at Puku Puku, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

Delicious Peruvian organic specialty coffee and espresso at Puku Puku, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

Puku Puku Cafe

  • A block away from the sprawling handicraft markets in Lima sits 1 of the 3 locations of Puku Puku Cafe, a laid back coffee shop with a cozy patio looking out over a gorgeous old colonial home. Our espresso was bold and dark, but our Chemex was bright and acidic. We weren’t surprised to learn that Puku Puku hosts a barista class for third wave coffee shops in Lima. With a large selection of local artisan beers, Puku Puku also makes a great post-shopping wind-down spot.  BTW, huge shout-out to Puku Puku’s Tiramisu cupcake: it was the best cupcake by far we’ve had on our entire 4-month South America trip!
  • Address: 1) Narciso de la Colina 297 | 2) Larco 1285, Miraflores | 3) Pardo and Aliaga 695, San Isidro | Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am-9pm
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A cup of Chemex brewed coffee at True Artisan Cafe, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

A cup of Chemex brewed coffee at True Artisan Cafe, a third wave coffee shop in Lima, Peru.

True Artisan Cafe

  • Roasting Peruvian coffee with Italian finesse, True Artisan Cafe in Miraflores is an excellent place for espresso, coffee, or cold brew. They proudly brew their espresso on La Marzocco espresso machine hand crafted in Florence, Italy, and the attention to quality shows. True Artisan Cafe also sells fantastic quiche, sandwiches, and pastries.
  • Address: Bolivar 153, Miraflores | Hours: Monday – Saturday 7am-10pm, Sunday 9am-7pm
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More Third Wave  Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

We didn’t get a chance to visit these third wave coffee shops in Lima, but we’ve heard good things. These third wave coffee shops are part of Lima’s Ruta del Cafe. Give them a try when you’re in Lima and let us know what you think!

  • Apu: Jr. Risso 381, Lince
  • El Cafe de Harry: Av. Armendariz 546 (Peru pa’ti)
  • Origen: av. Bolivar 1199, Pueblo Libre
  • The Coffee Road: Av. Guillermo Prescott 378, San Isidro
  • Tostaduria Bisetti: Av. Pedro de Osma 116, Barranco

Map of the Best Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

Use our handy map to locate the best third wave coffee shops in Lima! Travel Tip: download this map to your smartphone for offline browsing (click here for instructions).

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  1. Bizarre Globe Hopper says: February 26, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    What a lovely and informative article! I had absolutely no idea that Lima has so many excellent third wave coffee shops. So nice to meet fellow traveling coffee geeks, looking forward to your new articles!

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    • Lia says: February 27, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you! They have a TON, we were surprised too!

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      • Peter says: September 4, 2017 at 4:43 am

        Peru is apparently the worlds fastest growing country, and with that, Lima has a fast developing coffee culture. It’s no surprise, given the easy access to their coffee production. It really is growing very rapidly. I tend to visit Peru every couple of years so ive noticed the development in standards of coffee and cafes and attention to detail and service. I highly recommend Origen Tostaduras. They do espresso, aeropress, v60, iced coffee aeropress, french press, moka pot, pisco coffee sours, chilcano con cafe. the espresso is a single origin blend of washed and honey process from San Martin in the Amazonas region.

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        • Lia says: September 5, 2017 at 11:43 am

          Wow, I didn’t realize Peru was the world’s fastest growing country! That’s incredible! We will definitely check out that coffee shop next time we’re in Lima – thanks so much for the tip!

          Reply
  2. Aidan says: June 29, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    Great post, but I’ve found a relatively new coffee shop that tops most of these called Colonia & Co in Barranco. They have a slayer espresso machine and pull the best shot of espresso I’ve had in South America! Great vibe with a small bakery and small ice cream shop sharing the same building.

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    • Lia says: June 29, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Ooooh thanks for the tip Aidan! We will def check it out next time we’re in Lima!

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  3. Mary says: February 17, 2018 at 8:22 am

    Great article! I’m headed to Lima on Monday, so I’ll be sure to check out your recommendations. You are the second person this week to recommend Puka Puka, and the first was a total coffee snob, so I’m definitely headed there. The detailed explanation on third wave coffee shops is very informative. I’ve never heard that term before. I did a coffee tour in Colombia recently called WakeCup Coffee Tour and I met two farmers who grow specialty coffees. It’s a really great tour. If you go to Colombia, it is THE coffee tour to take. You can read about it on my blog, if you like. Thanks again for the great post!

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    • Lia Garcia says: February 20, 2018 at 6:35 am

      We are total coffee snobs too, so now you definitely need to go 😉 We took a wonderful coffee farm tour here in Colombia at Finca el Ocaso in Salento, which is in the coffee region of Colombia. But that tour sounds really interesting. Thank you for your recommendation!

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  4. Ana says: February 26, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    Those are all great cafes, ones that my coffee loving friends go to regularly!
    If someone is looking for something more off the beaten path, they might try Martin’s (he has a green sign) in Mercado Magdelena (plus you get to experience an authentic South American market, always a plus!). Not only can you buy an excellent cup of coffee (or frozen hot chocolate, in my case), you can also buy coffee from all over Peru to take back with you! He’ll bag it and seal it on the spot, and even grind it for you if you ask. It’s where a lot of expats go to get coffee to take home to friends and family.

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    • Lia Garcia says: February 26, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Great tip! Thank you, Ana!

      Reply
  5. Divya says: April 24, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Great roundup! 🙂 I’m slowly learning about third wave coffee shops myself, so I’ll be sure to check them out on my visit to Lima next month. xx

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    • Lia Garcia says: April 24, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Have a great trip, Divya!

      Reply

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And then I discovered the Curly Girl Method, and everything changed. Turns out that frizz is just a thirsty curl, and with the right combination of products & application technique (and a little bit of magic ... and some science), you can turn frizzy, wavy hair into luscious, bouncy CURLS! Now I have shiny, fabulously curly hair, and it feels like my hair finally matches my personality in a way it hasn't since it was 1/2 pink (college Lia was perfectly suited for pink hair). I no longer feel like I need to wear clip-in extensions to have a good hair day, like I used to. Sure, I now tote around a bunch of hair supplies like a silicon diffuser and a tiny blow-drier and a hair towel and like 3 back-up containers of gel, but LOOK AT MY HAIR. Look at it! It's so worth it.⁠
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I'm still learning about what my hair likes & doesn't like and I don't really understand all the science behind curly hair just yet. But if you're curious, I use lightweight DevaCurl shampoo & conditioner, plus this bright blue LA Looks sport gel that's hella cheap from CVS or Walgreens and looks like the kind of gel a middle schooler in the 90's would use to spike their hair. You'll find all kinds of information by googling the Curly Girl Method or reading "Curly Girl: The Handbook." (This post is in no way sponsored, I just really wanted an excuse to brag about my good hair day.)⁠
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Do you have go-to moves to boost your confidence?
  • "Wait, Salt Lake City has BEER?" #ad We've heard this question from pretty much everyone we told about our trip to Salt Lake City to cover their beer scene, and we're here to say: y'all. YES. 🍻While it's true that the laws surrounding beer in Utah used to be quite restrictive, they've recently changed and given way to a blossoming craft brewery scene full of innovative thinkers who are paving the way for beer in Utah!⁠
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We spent the weekend drinking our way through 11 craft breweries, exploring this stunning city ringed by mountains, and learning all about Salt Lake City's fascinating Pioneer history. In total, we tasted 32 beers (and 1 beer-tini). It was a LOT of fun, even though my body straight gave up around brewery 9 and we had to make a pit-stop at a juice place for a wheatgrass shot. (Yes, it's all in our story highlights, and yes, I realize that's one of the most Californian things I've ever done). But although I tapped out in the last stretch, Jeremy picked up the slack and we finished strong! 💪Well, you know ... as strong as you can be after spending 2 days straight tasting beer.⁠
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Now we're hard at work sorting through all the photos we took and working on a brewery guide to Salt Lake City, with a few suggestions from friends (thanks to @wayfaringviews, who has a fantastic SLC beer guide on her blog, and resident SLC blogger @culturetrekking). This marks our 2nd visit to Salt Lake City (we covered their amazing ski resorts last year) so now we're officially SLC fangirls - can't wait to come back for visit 3!⁠
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Drop us a comment and tell us about a place that surprised you the way Salt Lake City's beer scene surprised us!⁠
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Our trip was sponsored by @visitsaltlake⁠
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#visitsaltlake #saltlakecityutah #beautahful #exploreutah #travelislove #globecouples #streetartaddicted #streetartistry #craftbeerlife #beeroftheday #beertasting #seeyououtthere #couplesofig
  • 🎵Whooo is that girl I seeee, staaaaaring straight, baaaaack at me? When will my REFLECTTION SHOOWWWWW, WHOOO III AMMMMM
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🎵INSIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!🎵
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Welp now that we're all singing Mulan at the top of our lungs and I have your attention... I'm gonna talk about sustainability. (HA! Gotcha.) One of the ways Jeremy and I try to make a positive impact – along with things like carbon offsetting our flights and working towards a zero-waste household – is through conscientious consumerism. Cuz yes, y’all: we tree-hugging granola-eating flower children love shopping, too. We try to vote with our wallets and support businesses who have the same priorities as we do. Businesses who care about the world and the people in it, who are working to fight climate change, who pay their employees a fair living wage, who are aligned with our values, and who agree that Mulan is the best Disney movie of all time (DO NOT @ ME).
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So when @REI asked us to create a sponsored sustainable gift guide, we were thrilled! REI is one of our absolute favorite earth-friendly, responsible, and sustainable companies. They truly walk the talk, with a plethora of impactful business practices that prioritize everything from wilderness conservation, to making the outdoors more accessible and diverse, to developing products with sustainable materials, to reducing waste in their stores and supply chain. (#ad but also like, we genuinely love them and have been members for yearsss!) You can even filter REI’s online search results by sustainability. It’s one of their regular menu filters, like color/price/sizing. Isn’t that rad?
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The eco-friendly gift guide we created is not only full of sustainable products, but they're sold by a sustainable retailer. So you can truly feel good about treating your loved ones (ahem: or yourself) this holiday season. Or just like, whenever. Check it out in the link in our bio, but fast because the Gear Up Get Out sale ends on MONDAY along with up to 30% off!
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Who's your favorite sustainable company or retailer and why do you love them? We love discovering new ones! (Sustainability shoutout to @prana, whose outfit I'm rocking in this pic - we love them too!)
  • What's your relationship like with your body? Does someone close to you feel differently about their own body? How does that affect you?⁠
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Jeremy and I have two very different relationships with our bodies and ourselves, which can be difficult to navigate - especially when one of us feels more confident and comfortable than the other. Over the years, things have evolved and shifted, so we've done our best to be a constant source of love and stability to each other no matter what may be happening internally. But amazing and supportive loved ones can't always affect your relationship with yourself - that's a personal journey that only you and yourself are on. Y'all in that together.⁠
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What we've learned is that communication and empathy between us is key. Our relationships with ourselves are as important to foster, nurture, develop and grow as our relationship with each other. And its just as important to treat ourselves with love, kindess and support as it is with one another. On the days when one of us feels more confident than the other, we strive to lift up those positive feelings and try not to let them affect us negatively - not always the easiest thing to do, but so, so important!⁠
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Do you struggle with your relationship with yourself? Or is there somebody in your life who feels differently about themselves than you do about yourself? How do you navigate that?⁠
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Psst: Lia is rocking an organic cotton dress (with POCKETS) gifted to us by @wearpact, one of our favorite Fair Trade Certified & sustainable clothing companies! They make super comfy and affordable organic cotton clothes ethically and responsibly, and we love them.⁠
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#responsiblefashion #consciousconsumer #shopethical #plusisequal #allbodiesaregoodbodies #autumnishere #fallingforfall #sanfranciscolove #bayareablogger #effyourbeautystandards #bodypositive #globecouples #sustainabletravel #staycurious #couplesofig #travelislove #marriedtomybestfriend #lovegoals #couplestravel #seeyououtthere
  • It rained a LOT during our trip to New Orleans. But I actually didn't mind at all, because California has turned me into the kind of person who gets REALLY excited about rain. Rain in California means fire season is over and winter has begun. It's my favorite sound to listen to while falling asleep. Y'all, is there a song that's the exact opposite of "I Can't Stand the Rain?" Because that would be my song!.⁠
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I also didn't mind the rain because I was exploring a beautiful city with 2 of my best friends (@witchieriche and @cass.love.creativity) and our partners, and that's a rare luxury that overshadows any kind of discomfort. (Even though we all definitely got cranky from time to time because it is literally impossible to spend 4 days traveling and NOT get cranky at some point, and that's just facts.⁠)⁠
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To capture this photo, I dragged my beloved friend Richie and his darling, patient husband @lucasmeyerstyle to City Park to visit the NoLa Art Museum, which is called NoMa. We made fun of historic art for like 2 hours (like, we appreciated it too, but we definitely made fun of it as much as we appreciated it) and then spent another 2 hours wandering around a giant, lush statue garden in the pouring rain looking for this exact bridge (for the 'gram). We kept crossing over not-as-good bridges and being like "is this it??" but I was like NO IT HAS TO BE THE ONE WITH THE REFLECTION because I am definitely that screechy, extra AF friend.⁠
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We were all about ready to give up on our search when we stumbled by complete chance upon a Cafe Du Monde, somewhat randomly sitting in the middle of this gorgeous rainy park. And then, while enjoying 3 fluffy, powdery beignets (each) we finally found The Bridge - hidden in the trees right next to the cafe!⁠
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If that's not the most New Orleans thing you've ever heard, just wait until I tell you about the rest of our trip, because it involves everything from Voodoo Rituals to Jazz Funerals to a Pirate themed absinthe bar.⁠
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And, by the way, I am sorry I haven't yet posted my stories from that trip - I was too busy savoring the time with my beloved friend muffins. My heart is so, so full.⁠
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Do you love the rain too?

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