Santiago

Well now we have spent two full days in Santiago.  The apartment we rented is on the 27th floor of a high rise and the view is amazing.  The weather has been creeping up to the low 30's so by the afternoon we are seeking shade and cold cervaze!

The view from our apartment.

 

Colourful graffiti is abundant here....some of it is quite beautiful.

The old and the new....reflection of a beautiful old building on a new high rise.

Bolsa de Comercio.  Another beautiful building.  I love the architecture.

Beautiful church.  They were preparing for a wedding that was to start shortly.

 

The Palacio La Moneda where the military coup that over threw the President happened back in the 70's.  We went to the Museo de La Memoria which was a fantastic museum dedicated to the memory of the thousands who were abducted and tortured.  Many never to be seen again.

A very creative person on the pedestrian street.  I don't know how he did it being in the full sun with all that paint on.  It must have been 34 degrees the afternoon we saw him.  We just had to give him some pesos.

We did a walking tour for 3 hours which was amazing.

A huge seafood market and then the best vegetable market.  Everything was so fresh and in abundance.  If I'd had time I would have bought lots but we had to keep up with the tour guide.  We hope to return if we can find our way!

We also visited the Museum of Military History.  These fellows in the courtyard were re-enacting battle in authentic costume....boys and their toys???

And then we were home....a cool dip in the roof top pool and a cold beer.  Perfect ending to a day!