Safe on dry land. . .

This was my first view of Valdivia this morning when we pulled in about 8. Taken with my iPhone which was the only camera I had on me at the time. We accidently ran aground on a sand bar that was not on the chart. No worries. We just cleaned the boat (I am a master at the vacuum) and packed while we waited for the tide to come in.

I am now at a nice hotel about a mile from the center of town. It is perfect. Peaceful. Lovely. I can stand up in the shower. It doesn't rock. It has internet. AND, I took my laundry down to the desk at noon and when I got back from dinner, it was sitting on my bed all clean and folded. You have no idea how much I welcome clean clothing at the moment. My bed was also turned down and there was a chocolate on the night stand. Awwww. It is off season, maybe they are bored, or maybe they treat all their guests like this! I hope so. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. I will photograph them.

Right now, I need some blissful sleep where no one is waking me up telling me it is my shift. Ahhhhh. It looks like I will be here until the 21st unless I can sweet talk someone at American Airlines tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me. Teresa