Happy Birthday Arden

Last week we celebrated Arden`s 25th Birthday with not one, but two suprise parties. There were two cakes smashed in his face. You have no idea how had it is to throw a suprise paty for someone you spend 24 hours a day with! But, somehow with good friends helping, it worked...TWICE!

The next day we travelled to Valdivia, one of the oldest and most historic cities in Chile. It was beautiful and plus there was an Oktoberfest. We toured around the city for hours looking for a place to stay which allowed us to see most of the town. We dined on pizza and Kunstmann beer with friends and then headed to the Beerfest in the park. We tried some amazing beers and wore funny hats! Our favorite was Chocolate Naranja. mmmmm!! Yum!

In the morning we toured around the city. We went to a old Spanish fort, we were able to see the ancient ruins, cannons and hear the history of Chilean Independence. And our tour guide was dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow.

The Old Church

The Cannons and the Ocean

After a long day of history we got on boat and went to a little island for fresh sea food. It was delicious. We had fried fish and french fries and drank wine from coffee mugs.

It was a wonderful weekend, thanks to all our Temuco friends that helped make Arden`s 25th one to remember!