A Day Out To The Coast

Today we went the 70 miles to the coast to visit the cities of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Although there isn't a set foundation date for Valparaiso is more or less the same age as Santiago, which was founded 481 years ago.

The port city is surrounded by hills so the neighbourhoods have expanded up into these areas with steep winding roads. There is a lot of street art and buildings painted in bold, bright colours.

On the way back to Santiago we stopped off in the Casablanca wine region for the opportunity to do some wine tasting. Well would have been rude not to. It was only a couple of glasses though one of the people on the tour didn't drink so I had her white wine. Well would have been rude not to!

Due to a large lunch the plan for tonight was a couple of drinks and an early night. However, the drinks turned into food and the early night turned into 11pm. Got a very early start and a busy day tomorrow, one of the highlights of the trip, so hopefully we can last out on the few hours sleep.Read more