It is actually day 7. It took me a whole week to get things in order and make the time to write Day 1 and beyond. Lucky for me, just like when you are going to start a new exercise routine, I unknowingly started with a very light load. Santiago de Chile should take that as a complement. It has been extremely easy to get around here. It is not only well organized by Metropolitan standards, but unlike other mega cities, people are a bit reserved but very nice and friendly.
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| Mapocho River with San Cristobal Hill in the background. |
The food has been really good. I have to figure out a way to share food tips better but the food has been awesome so far. I have had a lot of the local food such as: Lomo a lo Pobre (Tenderlon with Fries, Grilled Onions and a Fried Egg on Top), Mote con Huesillos (Don't ask! Some sort of drinkable/edible delicious and energizing syrup with corn and a small peach inside), Sandwich de Lomo Chacarero con Palta (Grilled Beef with Green Beans and Avocado in a bun). And the juices, oh boy... natural raspberry, chirimoya, aliado (carrot and orange), simply delicious !!
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| Sandwich Chacarero with Raspberry Juice @ Domino |
Great food and service at restaurants, quality fast food spots, and Restobars with appeal, make this town the foodie friendly place that was not before according to outdated tourist reviews.
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| Tiramisu @ Isidora, Las Condes |
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| Bar Liguria |
Somewhat off the beaten path was stumbling upon Parque de las Esculpturas (Sculpture Park) while going for a run near my rental apartment.
Sculptures and touchy couples everywhere, enjoying the coming of summer.
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| Parque de las Esculpturas |
I had almost forgotten the feeling of being on the road. The days are long because there is so much going on everywhere you go. The To Do list takes a completely different meaning. A wrong turn is a right turn into the unexpected, and the next thousand miles can be conquered 50 yards at a time.
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| Stumbled upon a show with free drinks at Andres Bello University |
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| Santiago's Metro |
