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To Sum It Up.

Compiled here is a best of and travel info for the month spent in Chile.

Days spent in Chile

25

Miles traveled in Chile via bus/car

1,200+ miles

Cities we spent time in

Villirrica

Pucon

Prt. De Mont

North Patagonia

Concepcion

Vina Del Mar

Quintero

Valaparsio

Santiago

Days we were hosted by a friend/Couch Surfer

12

Days spent in a hostel

12

Days in a hotel

1

Things lost or stolen

0

Days with consistent Wi-Fi access

11

New people we’ve met long enough to have a drink or meal with

16

Friday & Saturday Nights Are For Amatuers.
I recall Andrea saying that, and it's true. That's why Wednesday night was so great. It was also a first time in Santiago for a 'Silent' Disco Party. Everyone wore headphones. And the rest is history.

Valapariso, Chile: Is A Mini San Franisco.
But cheaper.

Andrea, Here Is Your Candy Company:
Translation of this candy is Kitty Tongue. Dr.Peeper's needs his one line of candy.

Museo de la Moda.

In Santiago, Museum of Fashion. The exhibit was fashion from the 80's.

Floral Designs Are It. (Here At Least.)

Printed on everything from dresses to shorts.

It's An Art Life.
So far, seem like the Lastrarria district (Barrio Lastrarria) is the best spot/concentrated area for art museums/galleries. Generally a fantastic area to be in for the whole day.

Pandora Doesn't Work Here in South America.
So it's a good time to try something else. Like Groove Shark.

...On You Pandora.

pandora illustration by amarett

Karl,
Hey can you imagine mixing this in with something? It's the chorus man, the horns with the electronic sound, it's HOT! He did I Know You Want Me- you might recall it as it goes; 1,2,3,4, Uno, Dos, Tres, Quartto... Bringing a little Latin to our night at Jack's!
click here for: Bom Bom by Pitbull

Everythings In It's Right Place.
The new british couple are bickering as they boil their potatoes. The Isrealies are sleeping still after being out all night. The Korean and Chinese guy just had rice together and are talking in English. The American is eating avacado spread on white bread. Everything's the way it is.

The kitchen at The Happy House Hostel, Santiago, Chile.

Imperialist From The North.
That's what we were kindly called the other day at a cafe.

Disappear Here. (Side Note)
Lots of time at the pool in Santiago at The Happy House Hostel, lots of time to read. Just finished Imperial Bedrooms by Brett Easton Ellis. Although it didn't take long with this one, I love that moment when you understand exactly why the book is titled the way it is. Plus there are enough Los Angeles references to make one want to puke, a different version of name dropping, but to me, that was great. A great kind of puke. More on Brent Easton Ellis.

Rags to Riches.
We get a lovely invitation to stay at a Couch Surfers place in Las Condes, in Santiago. We leave on the bus from Vina Del Mar and arrive in Santiago an hour or so later. We are delighted at this beautiful part of Santiago! More photos to come.

The view from balcony.

Da pool below.

Lovely.

Upon our arrival, at our new friends place, is a note and the key to the place.

Let's Eat!

Let's Take a Day Trip, to the Twilight Zone.
Strangest little town we have seen in Chile so far. Just strange!
City: Quientero. North of Vina del Mar about 20 miles.

A street door to a night club, at the bottom of the Hotel Monaco, in Quientero.

Ok, Not That Bad.
Some pretty colors, and paint in said strange town: Quientero.

Ciao.
A pizzabar in Vina Del Mar. Right next to our Sathye Hotel, good stay. Music was right on.

Image property of Ciao Pizza Bar.

At Least A Happy Homeless Dog, Right?

One of many, many, many abandoned, homeless dogs in Chile. Here at Vina Del Mar.

Nina Del Mar, Here We Come.
Life line, life line. Headed to the beach and more population.
Midnight bus (Tur Bus) from Concepcion to Nina Del Mar.
Cost: $32 US. (semi cama seats= super fucking comfy.)

Mural Me This.
Presencia de América Latina at the Universidad de Concepcion.
More info Google 'Presentation of Latin America Mural, Chile.'

Good Use Of A Wall.
In Concepcion, near one of the many Universidads in the city.

Da German.
Stand there, cool wall. In Concepcion.

CSers: The Frenchies.
Coraline and Arthur.

Water Falls.

CouchSurfer, Jonathan headed up a group of travelers to unite and get on a bus and go see a waterfall.

Location: Salto de Lajas

Salto Las Lajas Waterfall: The Germen, Martin.

Jonathan form CouchSurfing.org who got this crew together.

 

Thank you Morrie.
Painting by Christine Fisher, thank you to Morrie for letting us stay at his abode.

Yarn Never Looked So Pretty.
Llama and Sheep wool make this pretty necklace/scarf. Handmade and dyed.

Takin' The Midnight Train...
Bus actually: Tur-Bus, one of many buses ready to take you anywhere. Web site: TUR-BUS
Start: Temuco Destination: Concepcion (appox. 4 hours) Cost appox. US$14

This Instant.
I believe the only option for coffee all around Chile; is the instant variety . It tastes OK. But I thought coffee came from South America, so why not fresh roasted beans?

I wonder if Ten Speed Coffee would consider doing this.

Beauty Binge.
This one's for you Tomi.

Villarica Vulcan, near city of Pucon, Chile. On property of the Eco-Lodge.

Honey Pot.
Sampling 3 types of honey.

The Source.

We met Antionne while stopped on the side of the road buying honey. Antionne is building a Eco-Lodge on his property. His plan is finish the work by February, good luck Antionne! It will be pretty cool to check in later and see the progress. It truly is a beautiful business idea and no doubt it will be successful. The photos here show the view.

With a view of Villiarica Vulcan

Antionne, owner of the Eco-Lodge and connoissuer of honey!

Take A Hike.

A 4x4 drive gets you to a The Eyes of the River. 3 waterfalls, and a blue lagoon.

The Hip is Pack.

Made by a local (Temuco, Chile) artist: Daniela Pritzke. Daniela Pritzke Blog

Design y Style.