We woke this morning just before docking in Coquimbo, a busy port city located on the Pan-American Highway in Chile.
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| view of harbor from our ship |
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| view of Cruz del Tercer Milenio from ship |
The Cruz del Tercer Milenio (Spanish for Third Millennium Cross) is a concrete cross that stands at the top of El Vigia hill. It stands proudly at 300 feet above the city.
We didn’t have an excursion planned so we took our time getting off the ship today. Ronnie was able to run a 5K on the deck this morning which made him very happy.
Coquimbo was another of the port cities that we visited in 2023, so we didn’t feel the need to venture too far from the ship, given I’m still not feeling 100%.
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a beautiful day to eat on the back deck |
The weather was beautiful, so after lunch on the ship we decided to just walk along the port and not go into the town. We probably hadn't walked over a quarter of a mile before we came to a busy market. It had booths full of touristy stuff (souvenirs, toys, clothing, etc) although it seemed like mostly locals shopping. As in many of these places, there was a notable number of stray dogs lying around.
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| had to literally walk around this guy |
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| mate is popular here too |
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| souvenir mate |
We walked through the market (don’t make eye contact with a vendor or they will work hard to sell you something!) and then our noses told us we were approaching a fish market. Sure enough, there was a fish market with all sorts of offerings. There were also lots of little eating areas where families were enjoying a fresh seafood lunch.
Ok, what's the proper term for more than one octopus? Here's what I learned from AI today. "The most commonly accepted and preferred plural of octopus is octopuses. While 'octopi' is frequently used, it is technically incorrect because the word is Greek, not Latin, origin. Other acceptable, though less common, plurals include octopodes (derived from the original Greek) and octopods." You're welcome.
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| assortment of ?? |
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| ??? |
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| sales are good |
Ceviche is a very popular dish and people gather around these vendors, some eating it right there on the spot.
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| eat it on the spot |
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| ceviche - fish lovers fast food |
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| what's for dinner? |
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| fishermen getting nets ready for tomorrow's catch |
Ronnie--not one kitty cat, not even one sleeping. How can there be a huge fish market with no cats???
ReplyDeletethey were all sleeping in after guarding their territory all night
DeleteBarb: It's funny-that dog lying in the middle of the walkway. The seascape is really pretty looking out from the dining table. Glad to hear you're improving and soon to be exploring more. It would be nice to wake up and see the Millineum Cross. I like old church spires and cross monuments in places I have been, reminding me I am part of a much larger family. Your photos are so good. You really have a good eye for composition.
ReplyDeleteBarb, the dogs don't look under nourished but I doubt they belong to anyone?? (there's probably a reason they hang around at the market) Thanks for the great comments!
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