Monday, 29 October 2007

Valparaiso

  • Port city before Panama Canal was established. 2 hours from Santiago.
  • Conception Hill via benicula (venicular trolley) - 250 peso
  • Pablo Neruda's House in Valparaiso (1 of 3 in Chile). Famous left-wing poet (Nobel laureate for poetry). Closed on Mondays!
  • Walked down UNESCO site hill. Lots of shoplots for craft schools.
  • Beautiful buildings, mostly in disrepair.
  • Dinner @ home w/ Cristian [D's housemate]. Quesoune (type of Chilean cheese)[similar to tofu in texture].