CHILE is a sliver of most of the west coast of South America, a mighty long coastline in fact, with a proud naval history to go with a former need to defend and protect against neighbours and the mighty Spanish.
The 197th commemoration of the establishment of that navy by Reverend Bernardo O’Higgins brought together the military brass, braid, medals and spouses for piscos, empanadas and a caramel slice, of thousands of pastry leaves, at the party to toast what in Chile is a major holiday with plenty of celebrating.
Our host, the naval attache of Chile, Capt Raul Zamorano, welcomed defence personnel from a broad cross section of the Canberra diplomatic corps and many from the Russell Hill enclave, who had a fine excuse to escape the day to day and enjoy the company.
What an impressive collection of uniforms, and you know what they say about men in uniforms. And for those who have hankering to get up close and on board a mighty sailing ship, Capt Zamorano tells me the magnificent Chilean Navy’s “Esmerelda” will be back in Sydney next year.
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