- Day 4
The Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombiano holds treasures within as evidence of our desire or need to ornament and decorate objects since the beginning of civilization. This fascinates me. Utilitarian objects need not be beautiful, yet they are painted, carved, sculpted, and designed with an aesthetic eye. We are innately entranced by beauty in all its forms and continue to create our individual and collective ideals.
The days are warm and extending in length. The heat of the day seems incongruous with a well padded Santa Claus standing near a main square, soliciting the wishes of the children as the parents lean in to hear their desires.
El Mercado Central where the fish vendors and restaurants sell and serve the delicacies of the sea is vibrant and animated with the exchange of words and fare.
Saying good bye to my departing roommates contained a warmth far surpassing the time we actually shared.
Visiting the Museo de la Memoria is a sobering but necessary commemoration of the suffering under the Pinochet regime. And an eerie reminder that September 11 is a date that resonates in Chile’s history as well.
But the celebration of spring with dance and music, just a few blocks away, shows the resilience of the people and change present in Chile today.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post! Welcome to the tales of a woman solo traveler and thoughts to make today the start of something new. I hope you find information and inspiration in the text and images and join me in my quest for growth, wonderment and self-awareness.
Here’s to new discoveries near and far!
Enjoy the days.