Puerto Montt, Chile


 Juan, our guide, took us to this hidden gem for lunch today.  Juan and I began the lunch with Pisco Sour which is a limoncello like drink made in Chile.  Juan and I connected not only with Pisco Sour but also with our life philosophies.


Abalone and oysters served as an appetizer with conger stew and crab souffle for a main course.  Chilean Sauvignon Blanc was the perfect accompaniment for me.  When we travel, we most want to dine and converse with a local resident at a local restaurant serving authentic fare.  Today's luncheon hit all the highlights.  The eatery was a hideaway that no tourist would ever find.


Chile and I believe all Latin American countries suffer from inequity in the distribution of wealth with a few wealthy people, many poor people and a very narrow middle class.  It seems our own middle class is shrinking more and more.  Did you know that one million seconds is 11.5 days and one billion seconds is 31.5 years?  One hundred billion seconds is more than 3,000 years.  Striking, isn't it?

Michael Buble sang;
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy timesIt's you, it's you, you make me singYou're every line, you're every word, you're everything
You're every song, and I sing along'Cause you're my everything

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  1. plattsflyingdogsFebruary 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM

    Sounds delicious!

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  2. Kris T.February 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM

    Love the Pics!!

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  3. Maurice LambertMarch 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM

    I’m way behind on the blog but starting to get caught up. I’m loving the photos, but I’m also going to need more photos of the food. Please and thank you.

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