January 19, 2025

VALPARAISO, CHILE 

Sunday January 12th we pulled into Valparaiso, Chile for 2 days. This town is known for its vibrant street art, which is everywhere and truly mask some of the depression seen through out the downtown. Nine of us set off on a walking tour of the highlights. The town is built into the side of the hills looking down over the harbor. Teenagers Lucia and Alionia were the perfect models to highlight the artwork for me, it also kept it fresh for them. 

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Snack of Chocolate covered Strawberries. Yummy!

Praying for an Eagles wild card win later in the day!

 Plaza Sotomayor had the Memorail for fallen soldiers and several government buildings & local crafters & artist.

Street Artist at work!

More street art!

Piano stairs - this one stop we spent alot of time trying to capture the best shot. By time Scott did his version we had 5 directors! LOL!

BONAIRE - Day 2

By Patricia Patrick • April 30, 2025
BONAIRE - Day 2 - One of my top 10 so far!

BONAIRE

By Patricia Patrick • April 30, 2025
View from one of high spot in the center of island looking out toward port. Island very dry and arid with lots of divi trees bent over in the winds and two types of cactus - one edible and the other poisonous ( used to build fencing). The Miller's and I did a private van tour around the island and then we ended tour at a beach for a couple hours R&R. Our fabulous driver/ guide came back and picked us up and concluded tour back to port and gave us each a gift ( Bonaire magnet). She was super! Below are slat fields - a big industry for Bonaire - harvested every March. Salt shimmers in sun as the water evaporates in the pools.

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD

By Patricia Patrick • April 22, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, TABAGO - The Miller's arrive for a visit!