Vamos a la Playa

We left Santiago today and headed to Valparaiso which is an hour and a half west to the coast of Chile. The sun is shining, but today's a rest day. I had quite an eventful morning leaving our hostel in Santiago. With my gigantic backpack on and a carry-on bag in front, I started making my way down the narrow steps. Then gravity took over and down I went. I fell forward onto my knees and slid a bit on the wooden steps with a big crash and oomph! I heard Ashley above me yelling "Did you fall?!?" and the two Brazilian girls on the stairs yelling back "Se Cayó, Se Cayó!!" I got myself up pretty fast and then we headed to the metro which took us to the bus terminal. It wasn't until we were on the bus that I examined my legs..I found abrasions on my right knee and left ankle, lots of bruises, and a big ole egg forming on my left calf! Since Valpo is a hilly town made for lots of walking, we are resting today (me with ice on my leg) and will explore tomorrow. The sun is shining and hoping for a bit of color on my pale skin!

ouch!