La Sebastiana & La Feria

The highlights of these past few days were a trip to the open air market in Vina and our visit to the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s house “La Sebastiana” in Valparaiso. The Feria was superb. Avocados, oranges, and tomatoes were particularly tasty and affordable! We plan to return on a weekly basis. Pablo’s house was also great. The main rooms and many of the original furnishings are still intact. The house was built to mirror the unique feel and architecture of Valparaiso. Features include winding staircases, port style windows, multicolored rooms, colonial furniture, paintings from around the globe and many of his creations. You can’t take pictures inside the house but we got a few out on the deck and found a few online. It’s an inspirational place and we can’t wait to visit his more elaborate houses in Santiago and Isla Negra.