Santiago, part two

Santiago is a great place explore, every corner seems to bring with it a whole different feel. They seem to have given planners and architects the opportunity to create model communities, which are generally only a few blocks but usually feature intimate cobblestone streets and ornate houses. The ones we've seen are right off a main street, but without the guidebook we would have walked right past them.

Barrio Concha y Toro



On our self created walking tour, we chanced upon a theatre troupe in the park


Some exercise machines by the canal


Claws growing out of a tree stump (one of the sculptures at the sculpture garden)


And had a lovely walk through the cemetery


We also had a great time in the central fruit and vegetable market, La Vega, which seems to be half wholesale terminal open to the public, half retail sellers. It was gigantic, and it really showcased Chile's agricultural goods. All the fruit you feel bad buying in Canada right now because it's out of season? Not us, my friends. We feasted on blueberries, cherries, raspberries and figs!