Our final day in Chile was also our departure day, since we flew out on an 11:30 p.m. flight. We wanted to take advantage of the time, but we were also getting a bit weary of being on the go!
We started off with brunch, heading to a restaurant that Clare’s host brother had recommended and that she and her friend Alyssa (who joined us) were eager to try. We took the metro to yet another new (to us) area, and it was cool to see some of the main thoroughfares blocked off for bikers and walkers (it being Sunday). When we got to the restaurant, it looked that we would be out of luck, not having a reservation. But, our luck held out, because a reservation of our size failed to show up, so we snagged their table out on the charming patio. We enjoyed a delicious brunch, and then it was time to part ways with Clare, who needed to go study.
The four of us made our way to Cerro San Cristobal, a popular tourist site known for its gondola to the top, as well as a zoo, etc. Let’s just say that Sunday afternoon in November is NOT the time to attempt this. It was hot, the lines were long, and we just were not feeling it. So, we made our way back to our apartment to chillax. With its airy living room and a balcony porch the length of the apartment, this was not a bad place to hang out!
We eventually walked to the nearby mall for a late lunch/early dinner at PF Chang’s (so many American chains at these malls!), and ultimately packed up and headed to the airport. We thankfully had smooth, uninterrupted travels and arrived home safe and sound early on Monday morning. We were ready to be home, but what a wonderful trip!
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