Sibaritico for Completos in Vina del Mar

In a recent post I linked to the video of Anthony Bourdain during his time in Chile.  I live just a few blocks from the site of his "Completo" consumption here in Vina del Mar so the other night (after a few of the necessary liquid appetizers) I rallied some ladies to go partake in some Hot Dog overkill.

If you have not watched the Anthony Bourdain video (a few blog posts back at MY BLOG) a completo is a footlong hotdog with Saurkraut, mashed avocado,  tomatoes, and artery clogging of mayonnaise, that I like to top with ketchup.

Needless to say it was a good night and the next morning I woke up a little rough.  I am still not sure whether it was the appetizers or the completo but I would definitely repeat the process.

People in the casa

This is a shot after we prepared some food tonight.  From left to right is Sofia, Bob(owning the picture), Rocio, and Peke.  Tonight we made a bunch of food and stayed in(I think).  I only think this is the plan because it is only 12:30 and apparently we have people stopping by before going out on the town.  Lima never sleeps.

College Football Kickoff - WINGS

To mark the opening game of West Virginia University Mountaineer football I decided that some buffalo wings were in order so I make up 4+ pounds of meat.


The finished product was a sight to behold


I also had my own cooler to keep my PBR cold and refreshing


I took the food down to Joshua's where we demolished it


Here is Josh sitting in front of his massive television that we watched the Mountaineers beat Liberty on

Back to the States - In Food

I decided to document my trip back to the states with food so here it goes.


Early the morning of the 28th I found myself in the Birmingham Aiport settling for BK.


On my Aer Lingus flight from Dublin I chose the Beef and Pasta over the Chicken and Veg option.


My first meal back in the states was a moderate half-rack of ribs and loaded mashed potatoes from Chilis. (Oh yeah and a Coors Light)


Back at the house on the 29th I enjoyed some Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing and an ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon.

And later that day I attended a feast and pretty much enjoyed the best that the USA has to offer. I have missed the food here. Go Mountaineers.

Christmas Past

Christmas has once again past and most of us now find ourselves with more stuff than we started with.

My Christmas was simple. I awoke and did gifts with my parents around 11.

Some of the loot...


More of it...


Contribution to the environment (note to self: look into ways to avoid this)


My parents hit up some rounds of Dancing With the Stars (Bros cat pictured)


Then went to the China Buffet to properly celebrate the season
It is the only restaurant open in town.

Team Sprad

Team Jonny Walker

(if you look closely you can see that I rocked the party shoes out because the moment called for it)

Down by the Water in Buenos Aires

Today I walked down to the water to relax a little and cleanse my system. It is quite nice down there.


Then I stopped for a snack, the sun, and the view.


The food was great and it didn't even set me back $10, and this was a fancy place.

Parting Shots of Easter Island

Looking back on Easter Island I figured that there were at least a few more shots to post. I loved my time there and with any luck I will make it back someday.


The food

The beach

The friends (that don't speak English)


The sweet ride (yes mother I wore a helmet) and I did get it up to 90km/h



And with roads that look like this, how could you not miss it.

First Day in Lima

I am staying at Loki Hostel in Miraflores. I got in around 11:40 EST last night and made some friends here in the hostel and fired emails to my family who were panicked I would never make it.

Here is a view of the digs for under $10 a night

Don't I look ecstatic.
Today I walked down to the ocean and found a nice park and a shopping area.
The view was amazing. The shopping center is dug into the wall of the cliff. I only wish the sun was out.

Then I ate my first meal in a restaurant here. I did a veggie sandwich and a local beer.
Now I am scouting out some wifi so I can try and do my online class tonight. Until then I will be chilling in and around the hostel and shooting out emails. Get in touch with me at jonnywalks@gmail.com.