Elqui Valley
Today, was very foggy and cold in La Serena, so Steve and I decided to go on a road trip to the Elqui Valley. That’s one of the nice things about living here, you can drive a half hour out of town, and be in the sun. Once we got into the Andes, otherwise known as the Cordillera, to non gringos, it was a perfect day- sunny, blue skies and in the 70s. We drove through Vicuna, and up to Pisco Elqui. Pisco Elqui is 1,247 meters above sea level, on the steep southern slope of the Rio Claro canyon. The picturesque hillside village of Pisco Elqui boasts the best tourist infrastructure of any village in the area and a variety of activities varying from souvenir hunting in the artisans’ market to pisco tasting and horseback riding (per my moon handbook). Steve and I opted to walk around, shop and we went out to lunch. We went to this fabulous german run restaurant/hotel, El Tesoro de Elqui. We each got the chicken special- which was a chicken breast in a creamy orange, mango and tomato sauce. It was delicious. I looked for a recipe to post, but I haven’t been able to find one. The picture below with the pink flowers was the view from our table. I look forward to going back and spending the night in town, and going to a pisco tasting.
Comment by Aunt Pat
Hi, each time I tune in I envy you. What a wonderful time you are having. Sounds like you are enjoying it and keep on doing so. Love you
Posted on August 14, 2005 at 10:20 pm
Comment by Lori
The mountains are beautiful! How fortunate for you and Steve to experience such beauty. We expereinced similar weather in Charleston. Bright sunshine then all of a sudden a downpour for about fifteen minutes and then you wouldn’t even know it had rained. Well keep having a great time. Don’t drink too much pisco as you will also want to remember it all.
Posted on August 14, 2005 at 11:22 pm
Comment by Deanna
I am sooo jealous. Every time I think that you couldn’t possibley take a better picture you out do yourself. I am so going to have to save up money to come visit. It is just beautiful Lisa. Tell Steve Joey needs a job(smile). Love ya
Keep taking pictures
Deanna
Posted on August 15, 2005 at 12:14 am