What can we say, it was amazing to be in Chile for the 200 years of independence celebrations (September 18th). At Ritoque Raices, Bicentenario weekend (or 4-days!) was one big party, as we were told by the locals it should be. Pisco, beers, vino tinto and meat, fish and salads were bought in bulk from Quintero before the national holiday started and the shops shut down. It was a constant communal feast! Houses, shops fronts and cars all flew the Chilean flag with pride in the run up and for weeks after.
We partied with a lovely crowd of travellers but also with the incredibly generous and fun Chilean friends of Angie's. It was pretty special, not only did they put on asados (bbqs) for us, they taught us to dance the Cueca and generally made us feel like honoury Chileans. I can't say Pete or I mastered the Cueca (traditional handerchief dance) at all, but it was fun trying. Auzzie Ben had the feet of a ballerina and we loved watching the pro's dance the day away. The men were all in their element with the amount of meat on the bbq!
We also celebrated the addition of little Paltita to Ritoque Raices, the gorgeous little puppy who adopted Angie on the beach and found herself a good home!
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