Dispatches from Chile2015: A Birthday, A Welcome Back,A Hemispheric Change in Weather
January 8, 2015
Santiago to Nogales
Today is host Ricardo Ceriani's birthday! Susaan made a reservation at Eladio, renowned for its choice selection of steaks, Ricardo's favorite dish, on Pio Nono Street in the bohemian Bellevista neighborhood and invited surprise guest Erica Gardener. The steaks and the company all first rate!
Welcome back from Ottonio, then Glenda, old Akita in background. Occita, Olvideo and Monkey watched from their comfy spots in the shade on the lawn.
My neighbor just informed me it is -2 F at home in the northern hemisphere. The temps at my digs in here in Nogales...mid 80s F. How sweet it is.
My bedroom in the rear quarter of the farmhouse is visible through the French doors photo left - also pool dining table where we have lunch; one of two twin beds.
Second twin bed and second French door leading to deck and pool; view inside bedroom from rear deck.
Bathroom; scene from deck facing south.
I jumped out of my skin when I glanced at the shower curtain i just closed. "Susaan!" I yelled. "Oh, it's just a tarantula," she said with equanimity then slid the creature the size of a small mouse into a jar and released it over the deck. Now i shake ny shoes before putting them on. Susaan says they're pretty rare around here. I am on Code Red every time I enter the bathroom.
Adventures to follow as long as Internet service is up and running (always dicey). Great videos shall be added upon my return - impossible to upload here.
Photos by Paul A. Tamburello, Jr (and one guest at Eladio!)
It looks just lovely! And I’m glad Susaan scooped and tossed the tarantula outside [I have a dedicated container that I use here for spider relocation, though never for a tarantula!]
Enjoy your stay. Your Chile posts are always my favorite.
Posted by: Shelley Allison | January 10, 2015 at 08:48 PM
I scour every inch of the bathroom when i enter, even shake my shoes out before putting them on:) One tarantula is enough for this trip!
Glad you enjoy the posts from the southern hemisphere!
Posted by: Paul A. Tamburello, Jr. aka pt at large | January 10, 2015 at 08:51 PM
Great to see everyone having such a nice time. And loved seeing the house and the dogs. That is a great place to stay. But, wow about the Tarantula. Very surprising. Keep us posted on your visit.
Posted by: Carolyn Liesy | January 10, 2015 at 08:53 PM
Note from Susaan about a doggie's name:
Occita = Osito short for Oso - Oso is bear. Osito is Little Bear.
Posted by: Paul A. Tamburello, Jr. aka pt at large | January 10, 2015 at 08:59 PM
PT,
Wish Ricardo a Happy Birthday from all of us here at Marshall Street, He's the Man!!
G
Posted by: Gerard M. McMahon | January 11, 2015 at 06:44 AM
Ahhh…to be in the southern hemisphere right now, when our thermometer here in Watertown has found its way up to a balmy 14 degrees this morning.
Posted by: Chris ives | January 11, 2015 at 05:14 PM
Looks great and a nice time to be there. Have fun and safe travels.
Posted by: Bill Ives | January 11, 2015 at 06:57 PM
HI Paul,
I love the colors, the description of the rooms and house, and I feel the warm air!
Happy New Year to you!
Posted by: Cathleen Cavanaugh | January 12, 2015 at 05:50 PM
Oh the pictures just make me want to throw away my responsibilities……..AAAaah maybe next year.
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