Leaving PA.

LOTS of paseos [tours] of Santiago, Valparaiso, and Vina del Mar, one of the many scenes of gringos [Americans] in the city this week. And I am totally one of them, I'm just taking the picture.

Toured a vineyard - Don't eat the grapes, they are covered in pesticides... But the wine is A-okay.

We've been to a bunch of artisan's markets. Who would have thought that 12 different artists could make the same exact crafts??

...And their bags have tags that say "Made in Thailand." There are definitely some talented people here, they are often the ones living off of the spare change of the passersby.

[just a little food for thought]

Street outside of Pablo Neruda's house. Graffiti and murals are EVERYWHERE, and it is quite impressive.

We visited a cathedral and outside there was a plaza of artists - paintings & art everywhere. Potential future career?

Who can resist a little old man wearing a hat like that.

Santiago.

Hola. hola.

It has been almost a week since I've been in Chile, and I tried to make a blog before I came, but it takes time and, honestly, I didn't want to spend time doing that the night before I left. ;]

BUT... here I am, and here is this blog. So, now you can see all about this wonderful country and the awesome city of Valpo. I wish I could share more than just pictures and words, but they will have to do for now.

Besos, Amie

PS- These pictures are totally out of order.... but I'm very tired.