Chile | Andes Mountains ~ part 2

Someday, somewhere – anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life. ~ Pablo Neruda

August 14, 2015 

After our hike/ride, our hosts prepared the barbecued lamb in an outdoor pit, while we enjoyed Pisco Sours and freshly made empanadas (the best!). Lunch was served ~ lamb, chicken, black beans, salad, quinoa, and an array of wonderful desserts. The rolled cake with the Dulce de Leche filling was my favorite (though I had to sample bites of all the goodies!). 

My first taste of lamb.

Until we meet again, Chile! xo Ren

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Chile | Andes Mountains ~ part 1

Positive mind. Positive vibes. Positive life. 

This is my first trip to South America and the one thing I was looking forward to was seeing the Andes Mountains. It’s hard to describe the immeasurable happiness I felt while riding up the foothills by horseback, and reaching the top to absorb all the natural beauty. Surprising transcendent moments that reveal to us how small we are … All I could do was take it all in, (try to balance taking photos while riding the tallest horse in our group) and capture those feelings through my photographs.

August 14, 2015

It is winter in Chile this time of year. The weather has been cool, grey skies with misty rain all week except for yesterday, when the sun came out. The sun continued to shine when we arrived at Lodge Andino. We could not have asked for a more perfect day!

This place is amazing. Every angle is a memory, a Kodak moment. More to come…

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Chile | Los Dominicos and Restobar Ky

August 13, 2015 ~ Our day off, to wander the streets for fine eateries, shop local at the arts and crafts hub of Chile, and enjoy our group’s last night in Santiago together with eclectic, fine dining at KY. Btw, these pictures are all iphone only. I didn’t get the memo about how swanky Restobar Ky IS, and I left the “good camera” at the hotel. Don’t you hate that? Still, I drool… Ky is a feast for the eyes. Enjoy!

Flannery’s Irish Geo Pub for a light lunch of fresh, homemade soup and chicken with rice. Not the typical pub fare (though they have that too) but quite tasty. This cute pub was right around the corner of our hotel and so tempting for a late night libation.

Pueblo Artesanal Los Dominicos

He KNEW I was from the Show Me state.

Club de Golf Los Leones ~ We met up with Matt’s college friend Juan “JP”, who is also a 4-time All-American golfer and teaches at this old, private club. It is a very nice course; and sadly, No, I don’t play.

Restobar Ky ~ The entrance is deceiving because it’s sketchy and there are no signs that say KY. But once you pass the gate and dark, ominous entry, it opens up to OZ. No munchkins, but a lot of visual interiors and delicious Asian-based food. Pisco sours, red wine, curry shrimp with rice, and a dessert called Michael Jackson. Hashtag HowCoolisThis?

Vintage police car and elaborate chandeliers

Looking down ... glass cases built into the floor

Happy Birthday Mitchell!