Day 239 - Leaving Santiago

(Ursula) We searched again for Coleman stove parts but had no luck. An electric pump was also unavailable, so we settled for a good-quality hand pump. The graphics art exhibition and the museums we wanted to visit were closed for the holidays, so leaving the city and moving on made sense.

Route #68 took us to Valparaiso (port of Santiago). A bit to the north of it, we visited Viña del Mar (a famous place like Malibu). Based on the description in our travel brochure, I had imagined this place to be much more extravagant. The entire hillside was covered with exclusive villas. The properties were relatively small, with flower gardens and balconies. The views from up there over the Pacific must have been very nice.

We continued on the road that followed the coast and stopped in Zapallar. The flowers there were gorgeous as well. We enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean. The setting sun looked like a red fireball plunging into the sea.

We settled for a tasty pea soup and bread for dinner, then played cards until bedtime.

Stats: Miles 133, Expenses $30.00Read more