Anniversary Getaway

Thanks to the kindness of our dear friends, Pedro and I were blessed with two child-free nights to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary while visiting in Santiago. The first night was spent at the Regal Pacific Hotel on Av. Apoquindo. Besides the lovely room and the heated pool/jacuzzi, a highlight of our stay was dinner at the hotel restaurant (included as part of our overnight package.) Each course was a work of art, visually captivating down to the smallest detail in addition to being absolutely delicious. The restaurant was somewhat overwhelming in its "posh-ness" but the live entertainment of a pianist/singer who delighted in crooning tunes of the big band era brought all the guests together in merriment. Pedro and I challenged each other to share 12 great, random memories of our 12 years of marriage and had a fun time reminiscing over the many wonderful experiences God has allowed us to enjoy!

On our second day, we enjoyed visiting two art museums in downtown Santiago and eating dinner together at Pedro's favorite Peruvian restaurant, followed by coffee at Starbucks. We logged several miles of city walking and have aching legs to prove it, but it was delightful to be out in the winter sunshine and to spend this time alone together as a couple. We are thankful for the years God has given us and hope He has many more in store!

celebrating twelve happy years

our hotel

heated pool/jacuzzi

relaxing in our room

one last picture before checkout

Pedro's Easter Island buddy

a day at the art museums

Chilean photography gallery

Pedro's carved buddy "Daiblo"

relaxing in the park

shadow kissing
(it's an anniversary trip, remember?)