Despite the gloomy weather it was a nice day touring the area beyond the port. We left very early to visit the park around the river and volcano. The boat ride on the lake was peaceful although the emerald green of the lake was not visible in the cloudy day. Volcanic land was all around the lake in various forms. The waterfalls that we could see on the mountains weren't running with water due to this being late in the season.
We went from there to the falls area down the river. The falls were beautiful and the green of the water was visible in the pools. Rough, volcanic rock formed the canyons and fall spillways.
Next stop was the small city of Puerto Varas and lunch at one of the hotels there. One of the important industries here which sustains many people is Atlantic salmon farming. So consequntly, our lunch was salmo. First a Pisco sour..a drink made with Pisco, lemon juice and some sugar. It is a taste to get used to but good. I plan to bring
some of the liquor home to try again.
it was accompanied by sopapillas and a sauce. They were good but G didn't like the sauce. Then a vegetable soup that seemed to be squash, very good. Salmon, potatoes and veggies was the main course accompanied by carmenre (sp) wine. Dessert was a cheesecake with the local berries similar to raspberries. We enjoyed the conversation of tablemates as always.
When we arise so early to meet the tour and have a substantial lunch, we need a nap and light dinner on the lido deck. Afterward we went to the show with the Step One dancers then played trivia with another couple. Then bed!!
Today is Georges's 78th birthday. I surprised him with gelli letters spelling out happy birthday on the bathroom mirror. He was hoping they were edible!!
We received our bronze medals for 100days of sailing with HAL, gift coupons and another cupcake for George. Tonight eat a lovely dinner in the Pinnacle Grill to finish the day.
Tomorrow another tour...winery in Cassablanca, Chile.
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