Santiago, Chile

We had our last breakfast with our favourite waiter, smiley happy guy. Headed out to see the presidential palace (La Moneda Palace) and the changing of the guards. Unfortunately we got the wrong day based on the alternating days of the display. Walked up to the Belle Artes museum which is a cool central hall, very European in its architecture, art was a little disappointing though. We also popped into the visual arts museum which was more interesting in its installations, if not at times just strange. We then strolled down to Bella Italia the Italian quarter for a wander as Santiago heated up, we enjoyed refreshing gelato – think mine was basil and lime! Headed out to the airport with a bit of intrepidation as our Hostel for that night was not responding to emails etc. Lovely flight to Easter Island or Isle de Pascua as it is called locally, with a cheeky upgrade surprise for my birthday. Next 12 hours proved difficult as whilst the hostel all turned out fine, we both have gone down with what we think is food poisoning- probably those clams!