The Hunt for the Terremoto

It was Linds' last night in Santiago and we couldn't let her leave without trying a terremoto. The best place to go and have one isn't actually in the safest part of town so we had to search else where. So we hopped in a cab and first went to California Cantina (yes the gringo bar) to put something in our stomachs to prepare for the terremoto to come. 

We met Pablo there for a bite to eat and a 'starter' drink. They didn't have terremoto's there - after all they are a gringo bar.

Pablo doesn't drink alcohol but still wanted to have a drink. Can you tell which drink on the tab was his? Do they have to make it so belittling? The alcoholic version is 'Sex on the Beach'. Pablo's version, as labeled on the menu 'Safe Sex on the Beach.' And on the tab - the worst 'Virgin Safe Sex'

Pablo and his safe sex.

(And no he wasn't drinking through his nose, I simple snapped a terrible photo at an inopportune time)

While trying to decide on the next best place to search Linds made herself a friend in the street. He may or may not have been so excited that he left her foot slightly damp after the greeting. 

Thanks to Pablo for the awesome photo. 

Next we went to Liguria. We thought for sure they would have it there being a popular bar/resturant in Santiago.

Another awesome photo by Pablo.

No luck. Bummer. So on to Bellavista. 

At last we finally found a place. Thanks to Pablo sending out a twitter message to all of Santiago "Where can we find a terremoto in Bellavista?"  It didn't have the best atmosphere and we were practically the only ones in the bar. But we found it. 

Some find it delicious others a little harder to put down. It's a concoction of a very strong sweet fermented wine with a dollop of pineapple ice cream on top. The name Terremoto translates to earthquake. The idea being after drinking one or two of these the ground will feel shaky under your feet. 

A great last night out with Linds. 

Thanks so much for visiting! We (and Santiago) loved, loved loved having you!!!