January 16 - Castro, Chile
Castro is a commune in Chile of the Province of Chiloe, in the Chiloe Archipelago.
It is the third oldest city in Chile. The Spanish conquerors took possession of the archipelago in 1567. The City Park is located at the top of the city and every summer the Festival Costumbrista Chilote is held there - the largest of its kind in southern Chile. In this park there are areas to eat, where neighborhood units place stalls to sell typical food and local crafts. In addition, the exhibition is held in the Biodiversity Fair, offering samples of agricultural products, for example, the different varieties of potatoes grown throughout the archipelago.
This is a very picturesque port and we are anchored off the town, being tendered in. John and Sandi have decided to go in for a walk, but am staying aboard to catch up the journal, perhaps have a nap, and drink more Airborne!! . . . and maybe a morning nap. Exciting, no!?!?!?!
This afternoon at 4:30, Eric has arranged a private galley tour for those aboard with Ensemble Travel. I napped, but John and Sandi did go and am anxious to hear how that went.
Sandi sent me a photo of her nabbing a super cookie (from the Thomas Keller Grill), while on the galley tour.
John has crashed! Following the galley tour and a double espresso, he so wanted to sleep but caffeine became boss! He decided to skip dinner and try to sleep. There was no way that I was going to miss dinner at the Thomas Keller Grill (which Eric arranged), so Sandi and I joined Eric for a wonderful dinner.
Sandi had a good eggplant parmesan, but it could have been better. Love that we can critique TK's food and perhaps improve on it! HAH! Sandi and I both agreed that the eggplant hadn't been prepped to allow the bitter juices to escape prior to cooking. Left a bitter after taste in the mouth. I enjoyed the veal t-bone which was super delicious, but way too much meat. That little fried ball on top of the veal is breaded bone marrow - so rich - over the top!
There is a list of sides from which you can choose. But since we were with Eric, he decided that Sandi's first time at a TK Grill should have all sides accompany the meal - these included, glazed carrots, sautéed mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, and the piece de resistance - Mac 'n cheese!!
That last was really quite delicious. Accompanied by a fabulous red wine - forgot to take a photo, but it was from Australia, the Barossa Valley, a Shiraz.
Last, but not least was the famous ice cream sundae. It begins with homemade marshmallow at the bottom of the glass, followed by freshly made ice cream to which is added both chocolate sauce and caramel sauce, plus toasted pecans - absolutely sinful! Of course, whipped cream and a cherry on top finished off this beautiful dessert.
It is the third oldest city in Chile. The Spanish conquerors took possession of the archipelago in 1567. The City Park is located at the top of the city and every summer the Festival Costumbrista Chilote is held there - the largest of its kind in southern Chile. In this park there are areas to eat, where neighborhood units place stalls to sell typical food and local crafts. In addition, the exhibition is held in the Biodiversity Fair, offering samples of agricultural products, for example, the different varieties of potatoes grown throughout the archipelago.
This is a very picturesque port and we are anchored off the town, being tendered in. John and Sandi have decided to go in for a walk, but am staying aboard to catch up the journal, perhaps have a nap, and drink more Airborne!! . . . and maybe a morning nap. Exciting, no!?!?!?!
This afternoon at 4:30, Eric has arranged a private galley tour for those aboard with Ensemble Travel. I napped, but John and Sandi did go and am anxious to hear how that went.
Sandi sent me a photo of her nabbing a super cookie (from the Thomas Keller Grill), while on the galley tour.
John has crashed! Following the galley tour and a double espresso, he so wanted to sleep but caffeine became boss! He decided to skip dinner and try to sleep. There was no way that I was going to miss dinner at the Thomas Keller Grill (which Eric arranged), so Sandi and I joined Eric for a wonderful dinner.
Sandi had a good eggplant parmesan, but it could have been better. Love that we can critique TK's food and perhaps improve on it! HAH! Sandi and I both agreed that the eggplant hadn't been prepped to allow the bitter juices to escape prior to cooking. Left a bitter after taste in the mouth. I enjoyed the veal t-bone which was super delicious, but way too much meat. That little fried ball on top of the veal is breaded bone marrow - so rich - over the top!
There is a list of sides from which you can choose. But since we were with Eric, he decided that Sandi's first time at a TK Grill should have all sides accompany the meal - these included, glazed carrots, sautéed mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, and the piece de resistance - Mac 'n cheese!!
That last was really quite delicious. Accompanied by a fabulous red wine - forgot to take a photo, but it was from Australia, the Barossa Valley, a Shiraz.
Last, but not least was the famous ice cream sundae. It begins with homemade marshmallow at the bottom of the glass, followed by freshly made ice cream to which is added both chocolate sauce and caramel sauce, plus toasted pecans - absolutely sinful! Of course, whipped cream and a cherry on top finished off this beautiful dessert.
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