Valparaiso, Chili is a large naval base for the Chilean Navy. It is also a very busy port with deep connections to Chile’s control of the Easter Islands. Vina del Mar (next door) has a wonderful museum here devoted to the history and culture of those islands. More colorful information about Valparaiso can be found here: <https://www.lonelyplanet.com/chile/valparaiso>
The harbor area is a terrific bay for shipping.
The ship’s theater where all group departures met.
Stone sculpture is from Easter Island
Large stone with round holes for grinding grain into flour.
The original inhabitants of Easter Island came from what is now Taiwan. They were much taller than those who came later from South America.
Stilt entertainers who expect a reward.
A magnificently restored Ford Fire Truck parked in the Market Square near the waterfront of Valparaiso.
The Chilean Naval Academy on the town square of Valparaiso.