July 28 marks Peru’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1820, and today Peruvians are celebrating Fiestas Patrias with almuerzos, parties and plenty of booze. More than 1300 litres of pisco will flow from the fountain in Lima’s historic Plaza de Armas, served to passersby compliments of the Municipality of Lima. The city’s also sponsoring performances by Afro-Peruvian musicians, paso horses and a fireworks display. Events start at 11:30 in the morning and run continuously for the next 12 hours. El Hijo’s British-Peruvian school put on a big outdoors Fiestas Patrias event two weeks ago that upstaged the previous year’s effort. The schoolkids dressed in elaborate costumes and performed regional dances…