Viña Del Mar, CHILE

After Valparaiso I traveled further north to Viña Del Mar along the Pacific Coast. Really nice beaches and I am lucky to have a lot of sunshine and encountering nice and friendly people....all trying to teach me Spanish. I am truly impressed with Chile and the Chilean people, Chilean food and ....hmmmm...the Chilean Pisco and Wine. "Pisco" ...I hear you say....go figure. Pisco will make you squirm for either more....or never again! Tomorrow I´m off to hiking in a nearby national park.

UPDATED WEDNESDAY AUG 10TH
Today walked 6 hours non-stop up the 1,880 meter mountain in the nearby National Park. Did the climbing trip with my B&B owner (local Chilean guy) and had a really good time. Learnt more Spanish, saw foxes, snake, and fantastic views of the Valparaiso Valleys and all the way to the snowy Andes Mountains. I had a great 4 day trip to the West Coast of Chile. Tomorrow (Thursday) I am returning to Santiago for 1 night and then Friday I fly up to Peru to start my 7-day visit to the Inka trails and mountains.