Our Boat, “Daddy”
We have met some wonderful people in Valparaiso. Valparaiso Experience, the group of buildings where we live, is a little community on the hill, Cerro Bellavista. Bart and David, two men who know how to have a good time in Chile or any other country, brainstormed a party for the group on a boat in the bay.
Valparaiso Experience from the Water.
David, our kind host, is a sailor but was willing to try a motor driven boat so we could all see Valparaiso from the water and be safe. (Remember the post, “Precarious Cargo?”)
Lisa
Preparations started days before as people gathered and prepared to schlep all of the food and good Chilean wine on board. Lisa prepared and organized the food and drink and created a buffet and bar in the galley. Bart oversaw logistics and Ricky barbecued great Chilean sausage, chicken and beef.
Departure from the Port
There was a mix of Chileans and Americans with ages ranging from 26 to 84.
Ignacio
David and Casey
Ricky made Pisco Sours, Chile’s national drink. (Casey is drinking one here.) They are like a whiskey sour but sweeter (Chileans like sweet.) and made with Pisco, a white brandy made with muscat grapes. Chileans think their Pisco is the best. Peruvians think their Pisco is the best. It is a competition between the two countries. And Pisco Sours are strong!
Ivan as Elvis
David and Marcela
We traveled the length of the port seeing a lounging seal colony along the way.
Temple of the Seals
We made a big loop then motored back into the sunset.
Sunset
The streets, buildings and homes lit up as the light faded and we saw another side of this extraordinary city.
Valparaiso At Night
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