After a light breakfast at the Hotel we embarked on a bus ride that would be never ending. After a 2-hour ride we ended up at this beach. We were suppose to see Pablo Neruda house we thought in the morning but turned out to be at 4 in the afternoon. So once at this beach we took a look around and notice we had been in a somewhat dessert town. After then driving around for a little we got directions to see the grave of Vicente Huidobro. After going down this dirt road and passed homes made of twigs and sheets we came to his grave. It was very quiet and very abandoned.
After a few minutes we ascended down the road to then have lunch at this incredible seafood restaurant. There I Professor Abad ordered these scallops and mussels that were backed with Parmesan cheese to start off with they were very good and extremely taste. For my main meal I got the salmon and mash potatoes. As we were eating we notice this camera appear. It turned out CNN Chile was going a segment on this restaurant.
All week had I been talking about how Chile was known for having the worlds largest pool. I had learned about in my high school Spanish class and would not stop talking about this whole trip. I did research this morning and realize it was really close to where we were so we made it an effort to stop. As we arrived to the biggest pool in the world located in San Alfonso del Mar resort at Algarrobo we found out it was EMPTY!! I was extremely upset but still thought it was really really cool. It had turned out due to it being winter time here in Chile having the worlds largest pool being open isn’t a very smart business move because who want to go in a pool when its 45 degrees outside.
After that disappointment we finally got to Pablo Neruda home. It was very interesting. This poet and noble peace prizewinner’s home was designed to look like a ship and it defiantly looked like one. He had tons of ship memorabilia and artifacts all over his home; he even had a huge Narwhal horn. The tour of his place was pretty education and cool to see all the stuff and learn about this man. The best part however was the view from his bedroom. His bed was cattycorner so he could look at of his window and see the Pacific Ocean two different ways.
Today end our long day of bus traveling we had a Reggaton class. I have to say I think I am coming along because I didn’t manage to step on anyone. Also the boys and the girls each made their own dance routine and “battle”. We didn’t find out who won but think it was a close call.
Tonight we are going out with the Chilean students to the Casino in Vina Del Mar.
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