Christmas Cake

Very hot day today. 40ºc.

Our ice-cream christmas cake.
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Merry Christmas

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Dia de la Virgen Procesión Nautica

I'm not sure what the religious significance of this is but boats of just about every description dressed up and complete with friends/families/passengers paraded up and down the Rio Lujan in Tigre watched by a very large crowd many of whom waved white hankies.

It was spectacular and a bit chaotic.

Dressed Delta launches waiting for the parade.
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As darkness fell two Prefectura patrol boats led the parade. Complete with an escort of Prefectura RIB's and jet skis.
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Lots of launches and small craft.
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Some going up river and some down river.
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A small dredger.
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Delta workboat with decorative trees and tables on deck for friends and family.
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Crane barge, yacht and delta launch.
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It all lasted for about 90 minutes and was followed by fireworks.

Portable Generator

Last summer in Brazil there were many days without wind. This meant we had to regularly run the engine to keep the batteries charged. Not a good idea.

Our Superwind generator continues to do the job but I now need a solution when the wind drops below 12 knots. Back in 2006 I chose a wind generator over solar panels for several reasons. Limited space. Heat, cloud, obstructions and daylight hours combine to limit panel output and cost.

Reviewing this decision it seems that not a lot has changed so I looked at portable generators. The Honda EU10i seemed to fit the bill. Quiet, small, light, economical to run, reliable and with very good reviews.

HGEU10i

I bought the Argentine 220v model. Made in Japan but with Argentina/Australia style output plug. It will be deployed when we return to the boat in January.

Galleria Pacifica

Lovely christmas tree in Galleria Pacifica.

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Tandil

BAHHH Run. Excellent trail. Firstly through open countryside,
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and then through Tandil. One of the cleanest towns I've seen in Argentina with a lovely central plaza.
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Then finishing in Parque Independencia alongside Lago Fuerte.
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