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Published: November 16th 2006
Many Chileans ask me why I moved to Chile, "para estudiar (to study), intercambio (an exchange), or solo para conocer (or only to know Chile)?" And my answer is that, para conocer, to know Chile. In order to continue my quest to know Chile, after spending the day in Maitencillo I went a bit further north to see the town of Zapallar. Zapallar is known for its historic mansions, a few of which are pictured in my blog. I walked a seaside path and enjoyed another day of solitude and studying on the rocks with the waves crashing around me. As the sun began to go down I watched a dolphin jump and dive along the shore. Very magical.
There are not many accommodations for backpackers in Zapallar so I was fortunate to have a nice room but very far from the beach. Later in the evening I shared a dinner of empanadas with Alberto from Spain and then met with two others from our pension for some dancing. Finally I had the chance to dance some salsa! I called it an early night at 1 AM and later heard the two Chileans returning to the pension between 3 and
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Surprised to see my Subaru when I took a look out the window of my room.4. I woke to a serenade from the hallway. I have always wanted someone to write a song for me; I just did not realize it would be unintelligible and sung through my door at 3 in the morning. It was easier to be flattered knowing that my door was securely locked.
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Erinn
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what gorgeous nature shots
Wow Sara, those nature shots, especially the flowers, are like a breath of fresh air right now. My family's hometown got 16 inches of snow last week. We don't have any, luckily, but the cloudy, bland weather is already giving me the blues. Thanks for sharing!!!