Day 5                                                                                      It is nearly 10pm; the sun is beginning to set.

There seems to be no agreement on the derivation of Chile’s name, but one theory is that it comes from the indigenous people and means, “the ends of the earth.” Flying into Punta Arenas this afternoon and seeing acres and acres of flat lands heading into the sea, the name is apt.

Sunday is a quiet day and most of the storefronts are closed, but cafes and restaurants are busy with travelers and locals alike. The welcoming warmth of Santiago is replaced with cool winds. warm clothes, although its spring, are worn by all. The sun is bright but intermittent showers lightly fall.

There is the sense, still, of an undiscovered land just miles away.

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.