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The imaginations of Valparaiso
January 16, 2013 by Cassidy Parker in Chile

As it turns out, I don’t have an ass of steel at the end of day two in Valparaiso. I have an ass of jelly and I have legs of jelly. Yesterday I walked, and walked and walked and walked. And then I went for a run. Today I walked, and walked and walked. And then I went for a run. And now, I am done. Me and my jelly bum are done.

But what a reward today’s sights were. I went to an area known for its street art and could hardly believe what worlds the walls held. I could try and describe them all, but I think perhaps my brain has turned to jelly too, and so I will let the pieces speak for themselves.

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And then, as I was walking home, there he was, painting his sunflowers beneath a starry night.

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Tomorrow, I give my bum and legs a break as I head eight hours north to the city of La Serena. My CouchSurfing requests have yielded no responses, and I have not booked any accommodation as back up, but I know that things will fall into place when I get there. Somehow.

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  1. Joy Parker
    January 17, 2013, 6:02 am
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    amazing street art! love the fish!

  2. Bruce Cassidy
    January 17, 2013, 10:54 am
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    How drab our Canadian cities look in comparison. Here I see LIFE!

  3. Sean Cassidy
    January 17, 2013, 10:31 pm
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    Beautiful pictures and words my sister. Enjoy your travels. We miss you.

  4. Gazork
    January 21, 2013, 12:16 pm
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    Wow

  5. Bruce Cassidy
    January 21, 2013, 12:30 pm
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    I love these posts and I’m subscribing – keep it up.

  6. Seth Falconer
    January 23, 2013, 2:39 am
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    Beautiful pics of amazing art! thank you!

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