28 September 2011

Antofa

Antofagasta... this place is gritty, peppered with sad dogs, industrial beach lined, with a sterile lysoled casino at the edge where I spend most of my time. The good news it that the conference that is taking place within the casino is turning out to be fun. There are many other students here to enjoy it with as well.

The town is a strange mix of affluence and 3rd world. There are typical little shops and vendors, and cute restaurants (I had an amazing seafood salad the other night, so much shellfish!) but everything is about the same price as we'd pay in Canada. There are bars and clubs and from what I can tell, chileans like to party on tuesday nights.

Tonight the local students (who are on strike from their uni) are organizing an event at the yacht club. It should be another success, but I'll post a recap soon. Until then...