Today I finally get to go on my wine tour! We received directions from the hosts at the hostel and will try the public transportation again. We are starting to learn Santiago and it is quite easy to get around in this city of 6 million people. While scouting out our path on the subway (metro) map, we were approached by a local that wanted to practice his English (not the first time this has happened). He told us the best way to get to the winery by train; in fac...

Today we woke up with the uncertainty of what we would do. So, we ate our free breakfast of cereal and bread and tried to wake up. We called a wine and bike tour; however, it was 80,000 pesos each ($160 CAN). We opted out and decided to go to Valparaiso instead. This is a city located on the ocean. Getting to another city is an adventure in itself. The man at the hostel said it was very easy; I beg to differ. When you don't speak the native language and are give...

Today Darren and I arrived in Santiago, Chile. When the plane landed we could see my favorite scenery outside - Mountains!! These mountains remind me of Pyramid Mountain in Jasper; they have an orange tinge to them. The mountains look a little hazy because of smog in the air, but it's still gorgeous! We then departed from the airplane and pleasantly found out that we need to pay a $132 US fee each to enter the country. This price was based on our nationality; Can...