Unexpected Adventures!

One of my personal manifestos is, "A person is never lost, just on an unexpected adventures." The last couple days are marked by a series of unexpected adventures. I am really enjoying the opportunity to explore Viña del Mar, the city I live, and the Valparaíso, the neighboring city. Between using my Spanish, navigating the public transportation system, and traversing on winding, hilly roads, I am sometimes amazed I get places! However, people here are super helpful and I am very thankful to be living in such a friendly country. For example, I was on a bus today and was not sure where I was suppose to get off. I asked an older lady next to me where a certain stop was and we talked for a bit. When she realized I was new to Chile, she moved benches and sat next to me on the bus explaining the different building, stores, and sights we were passing. Alas, I was sad when I had to end the tour abruptly to get off the bus and say goodbye to my new friend.

Here are some pictures from the last few days. I hope this is motivating some of you to stop by sometime! :)

Part of my Running Route

Another View

 

An Old Castle in Viña that Is Now the Art Museum 

Sculptures on the Castle Walls

The Castle Lookout 

The Presidents Summer House

Not a Bad Gig

I Snapped This Photo Right Before the Guard Started Coming Over

Valparaíso at the Top of a Hill 

Valparaíso on the Side of the Hill 

One of the Homes of Pablo Neruda, a Famous Chilean Poet 

A Really Neat Bench at the House

Neruda Collected a Bunch of Eclectic Items

The Lookout from the Top of Neruda's House

Pelicans at the Port!

The Port at Valparaíso 

More Port Photos...

The Naval Academy 

One of the Narrow Streets in Valparaíso...No Room for Cars :)

In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien- "Not all those who wander are lost."