Santiago

I’ve finally found a South American city that I would want to live in…it’s great here!  The city is a mixture of colonial and new architecture, has lots of green spaces and it’s wonderfully clean and vibrant.

My hotel is across the street from the most interesting park/ cultural space/ church/ archaeological park.

I spent a whole day wandering up and down the tree lined streets but don’t worry I made sure to keep myself hydrated and well-fed. I ate fish and chips at the seafood market where they bring in all the catches of the day…a little smelly but at least you know it’s fresh.

Lot’s of police presence especially around the government buildings , but they mostly seem to give directions and look pretty.

It’s interesting to note that there is absolutely no ‘traditional’ culture here.  It’s completely modern city with none of the woven bracelets/hats etc. seen in Peru and Bolivia.  The people look much more European too.