Hola from Pùcon!
It has been a crazy first three days in Chile. We are in our third city in three days, arriving in Pùcon this morning after a 12 hr overnight bus ride from Valapraiso. The bus ride featured a 5 yr old Chilean girl, who would have been considered adorable, if not for the incessent, ¨Mira mama!¨" screams coming from her all night long. Kristen slept only a few winks, but I zzz'ed all night long
Friday we landed in Santiago--after a good night sleep on the plane--and ready to explore. We first realized we were out of the US when in the Toronto airport, the bartender looked at us like we were aliens when asked if he would put on the Duke basketball game. I guess we should have known it was diehard Toronto Mapleleafs hockey night. (Picture: A view just a few miles outside Santiago)
Santiago is a massive, booming, city. We spent the day walking around and exploring different neighborhoods, even snuck in the Pre-Colombian art museum--but didn't last long. Santiago has lots of western influence, but also lots of SA charm. We stopped midday to enjoy a bottle of Chilean wine at an outdoor almuerzo spot in Bellavista. (Picture: Kristen at the top of the San Cristobal Hill)
Yesterday, we took the bus to Valapraiso to explore the old port town known for the elevators that were built in the 1800s and scale the numerous hills (seen below). Again we explored by foot and ended up at a little cafe with a bottle of wine and a deck of cards. This is becoming tipico for us, not a bad way to pass time. Hightlight of our day in Pucon was lunch at the local Markets. Ceviche and Pescada zupa were amazing and huge and we enjoyed them while listening to a local serenade.
Adventurous activities await us in Púcon. Lots more interesting posts and pictures to come. Today we relax in a rainy day. Rest up for the next couple of days.
Adios!
It has been a crazy first three days in Chile. We are in our third city in three days, arriving in Pùcon this morning after a 12 hr overnight bus ride from Valapraiso. The bus ride featured a 5 yr old Chilean girl, who would have been considered adorable, if not for the incessent, ¨Mira mama!¨" screams coming from her all night long. Kristen slept only a few winks, but I zzz'ed all night long
Friday we landed in Santiago--after a good night sleep on the plane--and ready to explore. We first realized we were out of the US when in the Toronto airport, the bartender looked at us like we were aliens when asked if he would put on the Duke basketball game. I guess we should have known it was diehard Toronto Mapleleafs hockey night. (Picture: A view just a few miles outside Santiago)
Santiago is a massive, booming, city. We spent the day walking around and exploring different neighborhoods, even snuck in the Pre-Colombian art museum--but didn't last long. Santiago has lots of western influence, but also lots of SA charm. We stopped midday to enjoy a bottle of Chilean wine at an outdoor almuerzo spot in Bellavista. (Picture: Kristen at the top of the San Cristobal Hill)Yesterday, we took the bus to Valapraiso to explore the old port town known for the elevators that were built in the 1800s and scale the numerous hills (seen below). Again we explored by foot and ended up at a little cafe with a bottle of wine and a deck of cards. This is becoming tipico for us, not a bad way to pass time. Hightlight of our day in Pucon was lunch at the local Markets. Ceviche and Pescada zupa were amazing and huge and we enjoyed them while listening to a local serenade.
Adventurous activities await us in Púcon. Lots more interesting posts and pictures to come. Today we relax in a rainy day. Rest up for the next couple of days.
Adios!
posted by Jon and Kristen | 8:47 AM
6 Comments:
Keep posting -- I love hearing about your adventures!
Todos mi amor,
Tressie
Dear K&J,
The first pictures are awesome. Glad to hear you are enjoying the local vino and comida. We will be eagerly awaiting the next installment of your K&J adventures. We put up a wallpaper border today in our bathroom -- not quite as exciting as Chilean travels. Our kitty says hi. L,T&P
We are so excited to hear all about your adventures. Justin is excited to check in on you! We love you. The Hudson Crew
Looks like taking that train required as much daring as bungee jumping! Love, Mom/Tiger
Off to a good start - good to hear. Enjoy every minute of it.
Well I guess I should have signed my earlier comment :)
El Aleman de Costa Rica :)
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