The forecast called for rain which put a huge damper on our plans to drive to Petrohue for some day hikes with Pearl. Lily and I decided to knock off a quick run before the rain started, so we laced up and hit the Costanera. The wind was absolutely howling and sand was constantly being kicked up into our eyes. We took turns in the lead to block the other from the battering sand, but my face was always exposed because of the height difference between me and Lily.
As we ran into the wind along the costanera 5-foot waves generated by the winds were battering the beach shore. With the extreme weather, we were shocked to see live baptisms taking place in the water. Lines of adults dressed in all-white robes were scattered along the beach waiting for their turn to enter the water with the pastors. It was so bizarre to see adults bracing themselves in the gusting winds before getting pelted by crashing waves. The whole while they remained extremely calm and undisturbed while the pastor read scripture readings into a microphone. It was refreshing to see people with such unwavering and deep religious faith.
We returned home from the run and met with Pearl before heading into el centro. We made a quick walk through Parque Fillippi to show off the aerial views of Puerto Varas before the rain started to fall. We thought about spending the day in Puerto Montt to see a movie, but the rain was coming down so hard, it wasn’t worth it to spend anytime walking outdoors.
At home the girls put together a fruit salad to bring with us to another birthday party tonight for Lily’s friend Rosario. Rosario was turning 32 and was quite pregnant with her second child. The party was a lot of fun and it was a good opportunity for me to practice my Spanish. I’m still quite far behind where I would like to be, but hopefully, with more practice, I’ll reach fluency soon enough.
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