Well, I've arrived in the Port town of Valparaiso, and it has already made a nice change from Santiago. I am staying in a Hostel on top of the harbour looking down. This makes for good views, and good for my fitness, as you seem to spend all of your time doing step aerobics to get anywhere! The only other option is to take on of the funicular railways up and down the hill - they are fun, but the carriages are the originals from the 1800´s and so are more than a bit rickety, and when you have to avoid holes in the wooden floors, you do get a bit concerned! I was the only person staying at the Hostel, which was very strange, although the owner Alberto was really nice, and gave me lots
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