Off the Coast of Chile, Day II

Two perceptions I have had since Dad brought home our Globe all those many years ago have been proven incorrect. On our Globe New Zealand appeared to be very near to Australia. When we traveled there, it took some 7 or 8 hours to fly from one to the other. And I’m talking Auckland, New Zealand not Christ Church. The other thing I noticed was that Chile was a long, skinny country in South America. We have been at sea for two entire days and nights since leaving Pisco, Peru and we still won’t get to our FIRST port in Chile until tomorrow morning. That’s a LOT of ocean folks.

I’ve learned a new phrase these last couple of days – “motion of the ocean” We’ve had a bit of that. Last night in the restaurant some dishes and a bottle of wine met their demise. Up chuck bags are conveniently located around the elevators and other common areas. Thus far have not been tempted to take one, just in case. Nor have I seen others. Weather is windy and a little chilly, but not bad so far. All outside activities were cancelled for today. I guess that is technically on deck activities. Yesterday was a perfect day weather wise and they made the most of it with fun, games, prizes and entertainment on deck.

We have been treated to two fantastic lecturers. One whose topic was mostly State Department, Immigration, etc is leaving us in Santiago but Dr. Sherry who knows everything on South America from food, drink, ancient history, current events and probably anything Google knows will continue. Look out friends, we are going to be So smart when we get home you won’t be able to stand us.

Apparently I missed an opportunity to purchase yarn in Lima as I was off exploring Inca ruins. Another aledged knitter (never seen her actually knitting) on board was telling me about the beautiful Alpaca yarn she purchased there, but all I saw of Lima was the airport twice and what I could see from the window of our bus so not much. It took a long time to get out of Lima but then it is a city of some 11,000,000 people. The structures/homes appear to be unfinished as the second story invariably has no roof, windows and sometimes lacking four walls. This we were told is because of property taxes. Wonder what the city fathers in Horseshoe would think of that practice?

Back to the topic of alpacas. I have now been served alpaca meat twice. First time I didn’t know what I was eating. The second time all I could think of was all that wonderful fiber that could have been. Cole asked me years ago if I really did eat yarn. I guess now I would have to say no not the yarn but that which produced it. Today for the first time ever I have given some consideration to becoming a vegetarian.

Tommy tells me it is once again dinner time. Another Ceasar salad might be in order. Fish is plentiful, as is shrimp and lobster so I will not starve.

Love and miss you all. THIS IS SOMEDAY!