Day 106: Interruption of Adventure

The need to have the drive shaft shipped from Germany to Santiago means that it would take at least 10 days with air express (with risk) and some 3 weeks the regular import channels. Carol & I decided that the most prudent course is to give the dealer a month and to return to LA until it is ready. We are planning to be dropped off at the Santiago airport on Wednesday after we visit Valparaiso.

We visited the Central Market and had a fabulous seafood lunch, including abalone, angulas, pulpo, calamari, ceviche, scallops, etc. We just couldn’t finish everything even though it was so delicious. We visited the Cathedral and various places around the Plaza de Armas. Santiago is a very livable city. We are now back at the hotel tying up loose ends. We had dinner at a fine Italian restaurant across the street.

We are looking forward to playing golf tomorrow and to visit the Archaeology Museum. We take off for LA on Wednesday morning. Valparaiso has to await the return trip.