We were fortunate enough to be in Loreto for it's annual fund raising event, this year, benefiting it's local firefighters. The little town square, near the 112 year old mission is transformed for a night of food, wine, music and philanthropy. It was promoted by all the restaurants in the weeks leading up to the event which resulted in a sold out affair. We heard there were approximately 300 attendees.
We arrived to a beautiful setting of linen tablecloths and candlelit tables on cobblestone streets at around 6PM. Eighteen local restaurants were represented and wine flowed freely. Several variations of chocolate clams (chocolate colored shells), the local specialty were presented. Grilled fish, pork and beef were also plentiful, well prepared and delicious. Luckily we left a little room for the yummy desserts and pastries also available.
The weather was perfect, the mosquitos were at bay. The lovely evening was further enhanced by local live music, a raffle (we did not win :-() and a traditional clam bake demonstration, complete with a loin-clothed clam cocinero.
It was a fun night and an enjoyable kick-off for our friends from Seattle who had arrived earlier in the day for a week's stay with us. The organizers seemed pleased with the amount of money raised by the evening toward a good cause.
Great picture of you two- your travels look good on you!! Ready for your next adventure?? Thinking of you as you prepare for sunny Florida!
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