Arturo Prat, possibly known as Archie or Arty to his friends, was a Chilean Navy Officer who become a national hero after his death at the Battle of Iquique in 1879. I only mention him because most Chilean towns, at least down here, have a street or a plaza named after him.. appropriately always an important street, and I thought it would put some context to this photo..
Wikipedia has a whole page on him here that makes for interesting & worthwhile reading.
My plans to move on today came to naught, a late night with alcohol and friends involved meant I got up feeling somewhat weary. Thought some fresh air might help so wandered down to the quayside and met a couple of fisherman enjoying a sunday morning box of wine… a glass was forced upon me… so it is all their fault. I need a siesta now. Still, I have time to chill and having a camera means I am never bored. I just need to get to Castro tomorrow to get my boat ticket to Chaiten.. hoping there are spots left, apparently it fills up fast being only a weekly service :-)
There’s a nice spot called Chonchi about 25km south of Castro. Check out the hospedaje which is accessed from the beach. If you had the time Cucao is a nice spot, but off the beaten track.
The restaurant in Coyhaique is Las Bomberos and is part of the fire station. Fantastic grub.
cheers for that. I plan to visit both Chonchi and Cucao, got time..!
hey Jon, found the place you mention in Chonchi, it is indeed fab. I am the only person here, they’re nstill not up and running for the season so i have the fab beachfront room for just a fiver a night :-)
Well, Prat was certainly no Pratt…..but a brave and clever man…..but not, in the end, treated kindly by the fates.
indeed yes.
Yey.. fascinating read mike. Drinking wine in the morning eh, the best way to start the day :)
hey, yeah… coffee here is shite in general so wine is preferable…