Chilean BBQ

Hi all,
Yesterday I experienced one of the best things about Chile. Chilean BBQ.

Always, lots of great food and nice people. Very relaxing. I am always learning something new each time.

This BBQ at a house in the country. It was at the house of the parents of one of his friends. I believe this is a typical type of BBQ on the weekend here.

The party had ages from 1 to 70, from the toddler to the great-grand mother. In typical chilean fashion, the first 2-3 hours of the BBQ are spent talking outside with wine or beer. Then there was a big meal with lots of different types of meat and many plates of cold salads: potatoes, corn, peas etc. (My theory with the cold side plates is that you can prepare them in advance and you can sit down and eat for an hour. And everything is the correct temparture. No stress!)

At 8:30pm we turned on the lights to mark Earth Hour. So we ate at a big table with candles. When 9:30 came around, we all decided that it was more fun by candlelight.

After the dinner, they moved all the living furiture out of the way. Even, moving the couch outside on the patio to make a dance floor. Let me tell you, this is a Salsa Family. If there ever was. Also we played musical chairs! I haven't played that in a very long time.

One of my favorite part of our day in the country was see their yard around the house. They have a garden with lots of catci and a fruit orchard. I like the ducks. Well, they have several ducks, geese, a turkey and two hens. I held a chicken for the first time. I was a little afraid to get pecked. But the hens were very nice and like being rubbed on their back.

I didn't eat chicken that night. Now, I really want some pet chickens!