Sun and shadows, Santa Catalina Monastery and Convent, Arequipa, Peru photo

Jarred hearts, dead nuns, and a spring bride: Arequipa’s Santa Catalina Convent

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I’d been led to believe that a visit to Monasterio de Santa Catalina (Santa Catalina Monastery) in Arequipa, Peru would be a serene, beautiful experience. Sure, sure. Except for the presence of death everywhere. Other than that, yeah, total bliss.