January 24, 2025
CASTRO, CHILE
This tender port provided a nice relaxing day. I spent the day walking around taking in the highlights, browsing in shops, picking up some supplies and checking out all kinds of local crafts and arts with Sherrie and later Delia joined us. There are 4 Castro signs throughout town. We walked about 3-4 blocks up the hill, from the port area to get to the large town square at the top of hill.
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Church of San Francisco is located on one side of the Plaza de Armas, it is the main Catholic church. Gorgeous wood interior!
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The stilt houses are the trademark of the artist in this town. Unfortunately, it was low tide when I saw stilt area so not as picturesque!
PUERTO CHIAPAS, MEXICO
Sunday Morning I went to Mass with fellow residents ( MariAnne, Amanda, Phil, Kim and Fran - left to right ) at Parroquia San Jose Esposode la Virgen Maria Church in San Jose, Guatemala. This was an extremely friendly and family oriented parish. The priest made special efforts to include all the children as often as he could through out the Mass. They went up to hug him on the altar during the sign of peace. I used my google translate much more effectively, feeling like I got 90% of the readings and the homily.
ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA