Meanwhile, back on board

Vegetarian dolma (stuffed grape leaf)


Tuna tartar


Tofu and Asian veggies in phyllo pastry



Cheesecake with blueberry sauce


Chocolate lava cake


Apple walnut cake with crème anglaise


Laura entered Grandma and Uncle Gord in a dance competition:









...and Grandma wins (champagne and the coveted dance trophy)!




At sea, Chile, November 25th, 2009

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Chile, November 25th, 2009

Wining and Dining back on the ship

Get ready for an overload of food photos! (and there are many more to come)

Salmon sashimi and vegetable tempura


Devilled eggs


Artichoke and mushroom quiche


Traditional chicken breast with gravy and veggies


No-sugar-added blueberry cheesecake


Vanilla bean soufflé





At sea, Chile, November 24th, 2009

Our First Port of Call: Puerto Montt, Chile

Lunch in a local fish restaurant




Battered, deep fried abalone, and tomato rosette


Congrio soup, a local specialty made from a large, eel-like fish


And the other recommended local delicacy was...giant barnacles!



These are the congrio which were featured in the soup.





































Chile, November 24th, 2009