I got to Santiago, Chile yesterday in the evening after having to wait at the Chile-Argentina border high up in the Andes mountains for 3 freaking hours. The bus trip was suppose to take 6 hours and it took almost 10. It was ridiculous. At least the trip over the mountains was beautiful. Alex and I were in front at the top of a double decker bus. I had forgotten that last time I crossed to Mendoza, Argentina, from Chile two years ago, I had also sat in front, but not on a double decker and I was scared shitless everytime we made a turn because the road has no rails and I thought for sure everytime that the bus was going over the edge. Well, this time it was even worse, because being on the second floor, you cant even see the ground. You just look out in front and all you see is the bottom of the cliff. Alex and I kept holding on for dear life evertime we went around one of these curves. A man from the back of the bus would hear us shriek-we tried to do it quietly- and came and sat with us because he wanted to see for himself. Well, we are still alive, so its all good. So we finally got to our aunt´s house in Santiago, where we will be staying for the next two weeks. Its nice to take a break from hostels and be in a house for a change.
Today Alex and I lounged around during the day, ate a delicious lunch-pastel de choclo-yummy!, and then went to visit Mama, our grandmother. We had tea with her and then my uncle, aunt and cousin stopped by. It was nice to see everyone. My grandma lives on the 12th floor of an apartment building and has an amazing view of the mountains. While there I got to see a beautiful sunset behind the mountains. I love Chile!
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