Day 6

Following our usual breakfast in the hotel, we set out to visit Isla Negra.  This was the house of the famous Chilean poet, Pablo Naruto.   Of course, not everything goes as planned.  As we were on the bus we soon realized that we did not need to be at Pablo Neruda's house until another four hours.  So simply put, we had some time to kill.  We first took a stop at a local beach before heading up a hill to arrive at another poet’s grave.  This was a bumpy ride up a steep dirt road but we were able to learn how Chileans gave respect to their own as his grave was more like a garden with places for people to sit and visit.  After this visit and short lesson on who this poet was, we arrived at a local restaurant.  I must say, the spaghetti with meat sauce was one of the best I’ve had as there were clearly very fresh ingredients.  So, it didn’t surprise me that this restaurant was being filmed on CNN Chile as we were there. 

Now it was finally time to head to Naruto’s house.  It was filled with statues, collections, and a theme that the house was more like a ship.  His house was a clear reflection of his creative and poet nature and was unlike any house I have been in before.  Another experience I will not forget.  Today ended with the Reggaeton class, another perfect way to end the day before heading out to the OVO Discotheque at the local casino.  This had to of been the best night of the trip so far as we danced reggeaton, salsa, and met so many Chilean people.  A perfect end to a Friday night!