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| The night lights of Valparaíso |
After the excitement of Pucón we took the overnight bus to Valparaíso
to get back into the ‘cultural backpacker’ swing of things. We did our first
walking tour of the trip – something we did in pretty much every European city
a few years back.
We both really enjoyed the Valparaíso
walking tour, getting an insight into the city that only locals can give. Walking
through the hills of Valparaíso both Nic and I were reminded of our time in
Europe – not only because we were going to stooge the guide because we are
stingy backpackers (don’t worry we tipped generously) but Valparaíso reminded
us of three cities we loved during our time in Europe.
The city itself, with its 50 something hills meandering down
towards the water reminded us of Porto, Portugal – pity they didn’t have quite
as good supply of Port! The multi-coloured houses of the city took us back to Corniglia
on the Cinque Terra. Literally no neighbouring houses were the same colour, and
not too many were your standard white and grey, they are all bright colours
(many in need of a new coat or two) and give the city a friendly, vibrant feel
to it.
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| Valparaíso doing its best Corniglia impression |
Walking through the narrow, winding streets of the city,
with colourful doors and doorsteps and many blind corners had us reliving our
time in Chefchaouen, Morrocco – although from memory I was a little more
afraid to fart in Chefchaouen, if you get my drift.
Valparaíso is also well known for its street art – with many
famous artists invited to the city over the years to add to the vibrant nature
of the streets. Although not quite in the realm of the East Side Gallery of
Berlin, there a still a number that turn heads.
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| Valparaíso's very own classy lady |
We ended our time in Valparaíso in true ‘frisky’ backpacker
style – a bottle of Valparaíso’s finest (and cheapest) Red, sampled out of Tupperware
containers, up on a hill watching the sunset over the hills and the city night
lights come to life.
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Doing what backpackers do best!
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