Happiness...utter happiness

I love his drive for life. I love that he is always learning and will never stop. I love his curly hair. I love that he is never afraid to fail. I love his sense of humor and his sarcasm. I love that he’s not afraid to make a fool of himself. I love that he loves Mexican food. I love his crazy eyebrows. I love that he is always willing to help others. I love that he married me for who I am.  I love that he makes me breakfast in bed. I love that he is always thinking. I love that he inspires me. I love that we are on this adventure together. I love that I get to spend the rest of my life with him. I love that he is my husband.

A Picnic Downtown

Last weekend Henry and I made a picnic lunch and headed to downtown Santiago. Our destination: Cerro Santa Lucía.

 This hill was conquered by Pedro de Valdivia in December of 1541 where it served as the lookout point during the conquista. In 1820 Fort Hidalgo was built as a defense for the city.

A little more than 50 years later Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna, in an aim to improve the city, remodled Santa Lucía Hill by adding a road, the park, fountains and an elaborate entrance.  Located in the middle of downtown it offers a slight escape for visitors from the busy streets.

We enjoyed camembert and crackers.

As well as cucumber sandwiches.