Translation of austereness in Spanish

We had never been so close to monkeys and they seemed to play with us. We threw bananas into the trees which were elegantly captured by these little monkeys. It was really funny and new to us.
thanks for the compliment! Can you understand me when I write in English? Spanish sounds so beautiful when spoken. I would really like to be able to speak Spanish fluently, since I am planning a trip to Peru.
We spent a few hours around Plaza de Armas, the main square of the town, eating, shopping and sightseeing. A hassling boy tried to sell us some Peruvian chocolate for one Peso.