This morning before Clay's Spanish classes we went to El Museo La Moneda ("The Coin" Museum) in downtown Santiago to see a visiting exhibit of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo's art. These two were Mexico's greatest artists of the 20th century and also husband and wife until her death in 1954. Some of you probably recognize Diego Rivera's name because he is Mexico's most famous muralist. He also painted a few murals in the U.S. (NYC, San Fran., Detroit). Of course, we couldn't take pictures of the paintings, drawings, etc., but we did get a photo of us outside the museum.
Clay surprised Esma with flowers after Spanish class today. The street vendor happened to have the same colored rose that we used in our wedding (light yellow/off white with peach trim).
This is the view off our balcony in the evenings. This photo was taken yesterday just before sunset (which is very late here; it doesn't get dark until almost 10pm). The peak on the far right is ~20,000 feet above sea level. Not far from this peak is one called Aconcagua that is the highest peak outside of Asia at 22,841 feet.
Some mornings Esma goes to a little neighborhood cafe that she has fallen in love with. They serve pastries and drinks, and the drinks are made with local fresh fruits. The lemonade pictured above was the best she has ever had.
Speaking of fresh fruits, Esma bought Black Mission figs from a street vendor a couple of days ago and fixed one mean late afternoon meal (more on Chilean meals in a coming post). The meal included: 2006 Portal De Alto Grand Reserve Cabernet Savignon; fresh Chilean red grapes; Chilean pepper cheese; and toasted bread topped with jamon serrano (a Spanish ham), mint, figs, olive oil (also from Chile and the 2nd best olive oil we've ever tasted).
This morning before Clay's Spanish classes we went to El Museo La Moneda ("The Coin" Museum) in downtown Santiago to see a visiting exhibit of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo's art. These two were Mexico's greatest artists of the 20th century and also husband and wife until her death in 1954. Some of you probably recognize Diego Rivera's name because he is Mexico's most famous muralist. He also painted a few murals in the U.S. (NYC, San Fran., Detroit). Of course, we couldn't take pictures of the paintings, drawings, etc., but we did get a photo of us outside the museum.
Clay surprised Esma with flowers after Spanish class today. The street vendor happened to have the same colored rose that we used in our wedding (light yellow/off white with peach trim).
This is the view off our balcony in the evenings. This photo was taken yesterday just before sunset (which is very late here; it doesn't get dark until almost 10pm). The peak on the far right is ~20,000 feet above sea level. Not far from this peak is one called Aconcagua that is the highest peak outside of Asia at 22,841 feet.
Some mornings Esma goes to a little neighborhood cafe that she has fallen in love with. They serve pastries and drinks, and the drinks are made with local fresh fruits. The lemonade pictured above was the best she has ever had.
Speaking of fresh fruits, Esma bought Black Mission figs from a street vendor a couple of days ago and fixed one mean late afternoon meal (more on Chilean meals in a coming post). The meal included: 2006 Portal De Alto Grand Reserve Cabernet Savignon; fresh Chilean red grapes; Chilean pepper cheese; and toasted bread topped with jamon serrano (a Spanish ham), mint, figs, olive oil (also from Chile and the 2nd best olive oil we've ever tasted).
Wow! What an adventure you two are having! The food and wine look soooo good! And I am glad to hear that you are venturing out for some adventures of your own, Esma! I laughed about your metro and bus stories! :) Does Clay like his courses so far?
ReplyDeleteHi Emily!
ReplyDeleteClay is really enjoying his spanish course and his classmates. He has an exam today to see if he can advance to the next level. He is hoping to pass! I am really not doing much here, is just a vacaation for me. I am studying a little for the NCLEX bc I wasn't able to take it before leaving (the ATT was not send to me on time). Well, tell Roasty and the rest of the family we love them!