As I continue to make my way south, I found myself on a night bus to La Serena which means serenity. It was a beautiful beach town but I thought it was a bit congested and inconvenient. The plaza was over an hour walking to get to the beach and then it was another stretch to get to restaurants located close to the water. After being surrounded by travellers in San Pedro I was surprised to find that I didn't run into any. La Serena had a very family friendly vibe and over crowded beaches. So I took it easy and found myself spending time relaxing on the beach, walking along the coast, and of course watching sunsets. I was extremely grateful to be on a beach in Chile and in February. Back home in Arequipa, Peru I hear the days are filled with a cold rain... sounds gloomy.
One of the reasons I wanted to travel, which I think is something completely different than working and living in another country, is because im searching for real independence. Its like a test to see if I can find my way around foreign cities, attempting to overcome my all time greatest fear of becoming lost and alone. When you find a place on your own it feels like such an accomplishment because you got there yourself. So I enjoyed La Serena for this reason, I was able to bus it around the city coming across one place to the next. The streets were lined with markets and hundreds of shops. Im not to keen on the shopping... surprise, surprise. I rather enjoy sightseeing and a good drink.
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