CHILE - SANTIAGO

Arrived in Chile Saturday night 31/7 and booked in at the Plaza de Armas Hostel on the main square after wandering for about half and hour looking for the place.Was told that there would be a Virgin Mary statue in front of the place, but they ommitted the fact that it is located 6 storeys up. In fact right outside my room.

A great place ie Santiago.After Beunos Aires, it rates next in terms of architecture and cleanliness and I could easily settle down here.Been here 5 days now and met great people- both travellers and locals. Will probably stay another 5 days.Much socialising to be done.

 

The Plaza at night seen from the hostel balcony.

Santiago to the west

Santiago to the  east. Viewed from top of a man made hill in the Metropolitan Parque. You can either walk to the top or take the fenicular ( a tram like cable car). I chose the latter obviously.

Virgin Mary statue on top of the hill.

The Mercado Central, a fish market about 5 blocks away. They also have restaurants/cafes in the center and outside edges. So here you can have your fish and eat it. Ha Ha!!

One thing I had noticed in Chile, are the number of stray dogs roaming the streets. Santiago no exception. Took this photo of dog sleeping in a square. Someone has put dog pellets in frront of it. So it will at least wake up to lunch.

A wall in Bella Vista with original artwork.

A mime doing a tree in the Plaza

Wary travellers

Self potrait