Santiago Take 1

It takes 30 hours in a bus to get half way down the length of chile. My nighttime arrival was brightened by the women who beckoned me to the safe taxi area, and even shared a cab with me. The hostel reception welcomed me warmly but cautioned they only had enough space to house me for two nights. I happily accepted and spent the next two days touristing my way about the city. Hiked up the lovely Cerro San Cristobal to gape at the expanse of Santiago, took a free walking tour and investigated the highly recommended elect language school. Thursday i left on a bus for Valpariaso debating the two week intensive spanish course.