Conan Future Boy

The first time I saw Conan Future Boy, I should have been about five years. I remember that were on channel five, UCVtv, when Channel five was the best in animated programming. Today, remembering, I think in some ways this mini cartoon influenced my way of seeing the world, or at least part of it. I know it sounds exaggerated, but is true. The cartoons are no big deal, but some elements are very well developed, especially with regard to story, to the mystical, the apocalyptic world, etc. Then there are the characters, full of life, values such as courage and friendship, loyalty, even love.
The story tells about Conan, a child living with his grandfather on an island in the middle of the ocean, and they are the last survivors of a great catastrophe that hit the earth.
Conan one day realize they are not alone, and meets Lana, a beautiful girl who is pursued by some guys. from then on Conan will never be the same and leave the island to find the girl. on his adventure will know different people like Jimsy, Captain Dyce, etc. all great characters.
a curious fact is that the series is not well known, despite being directed by anime master Hayao Miyazaki in the late seventies. The character designs are also by him, and are great.
For some years, finally came out on DVD and I could see it again. I can only say it was all I remembered, and more. For me, Conan Future Boy is not just a mini cartoon series. Its my favorite animated movie of all time.

Old Boy

In Valdidia, the Calle Calle city, there is a place called "La Ultima Frontera" a few steps of the river calle calle. The place is a big old house, with the aesthetics of the tipical south houses: wooden houses, lots of windows, tiles, etc. Is a beautifull place in front a church. I go with my friends every time we travel to the city. The first time that I went, in the 2006, a old friend told me; "do you want eat the best sandwich in the world?" And we went to the place. A few minutes later I understood what he meant. He recommended me "The Old Boy"(yes, like the movie!) and then I asked the famous sandwich. The Old Boy contained meat, bacon, tomato and malted cheese... and I must say... extremely good!!! really one of the best sandwich ever! When you eat one of them, you become addicted immediately.
Anyway, the sandwich is not everything (or yes?). In that places you can drink beers and listen good music with company. One time a teacher of our university buy form us many beers and tables, and we ended up very drunk. That teacher was the best! (Unfortunately for us the teacher disappeared mysteriously)

Anyway, in a few weeks more I will come back to Valdivia for the cinema festival and I return to eat one of those wonderful Old Boys!