We woke up after a good night sleep and met our private bus to head south to Valpairaso and Vina del Mar. To our surprise, the bus didn't start, and we had to get out and push the bus! Apparently, this was not strange.
We first went to Valpairaso, which is a very hills city (not unlike San Francisco). We went on a private boat tour of the bay, where we were served Pisco sours and Vinas, and catered snacks. Very nice! We then head out to a very nice restaurant for lunch, that was actually associated with the boat tour. After the lovely lunch, we got back in the bus and drove to Pablo Neruda's (Nobel laureate poet) house. His house had gorgeous views of the city, and was a very interesting house in itself. We were not allowed to take pictures though. He had a sink that did not work in his study, a bird in a bubble over his dining room table, and many little nooks and crannys.
Pictures from Valpairaso:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/555285440VscYtG
We then got back in the bus and drove down to Vina del Mar. This is basically a resort/beach area. We were allowed to wander around on our own. Nate and I chose to explore all the nice little shops along the boardwalk.
Pictures of Vina del Mar:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/555286911ujipkE
We then head back and went home to have a relaxing night.
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