Today, we woke up to the beautiful sounds of port city life with the sounds of water crashing against the rocky shore and distant fog horns. Valparaiso is a beautiful town, similar to San Francisco in two iconic ways, its proximity to the ocean and its famous hills. We had the chance to ride to the top of one, taking an acensor to the top where we found cute artisan shops, stunning views of the city, and beautiful street art. We even found a public area with a colorful slide, giving us a glimpse of our inner child, as we each rode down the slide.
We had lunch atop the hill seated on the outdoor balcony, which along with giving us a beautiful view of the houses below, left us exposed to the bitting coastal winds. Lety led us down the hill, down narrow steps and painted alleyways. We made many canine friends during our time in Valparaiso, from loyal Juan Carlos, to loving Carlita, and best buddies Stuart and Willis, kind strays characteristic of Chilean cities.
Once we reached the bottom of the hill, we joined a walking tour guide, who took us all around Valparaiso, while explaining to us some of the history of the city. Around the end of the tour we stopped by Don Sergio's bakery, where we ate his delicious empanadas and alfajores. After the tour we walked back to our hotel and from there took the van back to Santiago.
Tomorrow we will wake up very early and fly out to Medellin. Although we are sad to leave Chile, we cannot wait for what is to come in Colombia.
-the girls
We had lunch atop the hill seated on the outdoor balcony, which along with giving us a beautiful view of the houses below, left us exposed to the bitting coastal winds. Lety led us down the hill, down narrow steps and painted alleyways. We made many canine friends during our time in Valparaiso, from loyal Juan Carlos, to loving Carlita, and best buddies Stuart and Willis, kind strays characteristic of Chilean cities.
Once we reached the bottom of the hill, we joined a walking tour guide, who took us all around Valparaiso, while explaining to us some of the history of the city. Around the end of the tour we stopped by Don Sergio's bakery, where we ate his delicious empanadas and alfajores. After the tour we walked back to our hotel and from there took the van back to Santiago.
Tomorrow we will wake up very early and fly out to Medellin. Although we are sad to leave Chile, we cannot wait for what is to come in Colombia.
-the girls
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