I wish I could describe this area, but a local called it "bohemian", and I guess that just about sums it up. All sorts of shops and eating establishments are around to enjoy in the daytime, but the nighttime is different. It becomes a club and music mecca, and I will never see that. Everything starts too late for old people like us, and, anyway, it's in kind of a dicey area, so we'll just have to take everyone's word. We did see the house of Nobel Prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda, and I will make a point to tour the massive home before too much longer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Neruda The botanical gardens and zoo are also in this area, but we just didn't have the time. Next time! I am posting a picture of some breathtakingly beautiful ironwork on a building we saw in this area. I hope it shows up, because it is wonderful. Also, there are pictures of my friend Linda Adams and Felipe, her Spanish tutor, who is a wonderful guide. The other picture is Linda, Felipe, and the other woman with the long hair is a famous Chilean actress! We just happened to see her on the street and she was kind enough to let us take her picture. The grafitti picture is typical for the area. Very political, with painted references to the Communist party visible. Interesting. That's enough for tonight. Chao for now!
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