Sunday, April 13, 2014

Coquimbo, Chile - March 21, 2014



We had no plans for Coquimbo.  It looks very similar to Valparaiso, with hills rising on all sides.  But that's where the similarity ends.  There is squalor everywhere and none of the charm of Valparaiso.   



















The most interesting thing here is the sea lions along the water.   





Another interesting thing is the way buildings are built right on top of huge rocks.   






We walked toward the downtown area, but it was so depressing that we returned to the ship after a short time.  One thing we were surprised at, though, is how clean the streets are.  No trash anywhere. 

Since we haven't had much exercise on shore, we're counting on our many trips up and down the stairs for our aerobics.  We're on deck 10, the food is on 15, and services, such as the library and shops are on 6 through 8.  So with three meals plus tea every day, we're getting a lot of exercise. 

We sailed for San Martin, Peru, at 5:30.

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