Valparaíso continued

Now that we are safely home and I have easier access to the internet (thanks, Jim, for documenting the journey back!), I wanted to post more pictures and highlights from our last full day in Chile that I wasn't able to include originally.

On our way from Santiago to Valparaíso, we got to see an agricultural region with many vineyards.

A view of the Valparaíso port, and Will, Lissa, Kyle, Annie, Olesya, and Laura waiting their turn for the boat tour.

Jon, Gabe, Kyle, Carl, and Will take an empanada break while waiting for the boat.

Kyle, Michael, Lissa, and Jon model their alpaca wool souvenirs.

Jim, Megan, Ellen, and Betsy disembarking from the boat that Ultramar had take us around the port.

The Ascensor Artillería, which we took up to the Paseo 21 de Mayo to take pictures and enjoy the gorgeous views of the city.

A view from the ascensor.

Olesya, Laura, and I in front of the breathtaking view along the Paseo 21 de Mayo.

The group taking a break before heading back down the ascensor.

La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house.

An inspiring vista from the windows of La Sebastiana.

Before catching the bus back to Santiago, a group of us had dinner at Cafe Turri, a restaurant that had--yes, you guessed it--beautiful views.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented, like this sopa de mariscos (seafood soup) that I ordered.

On the way out of town, we were amazed by the sun setting over the ocean. This picture doesn't even begin to do it justice, but unfortunately, I was on the wrong side of the bus to get a great shot.