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City of Blue Skies and Smiles

by SabrinaSummerville - last update: Apr 12, 2007

Let me go back - please.........

Colour Everywhere
Feeling just a little bit unnerved after the sniffer dogs in Valparaiso (see tips on that city - not yet built, but I'll come back and refresh when they're done), I faced Santiago with some slight trepidation.

Our post cruise coach glided through pretty countryside as we took the 90 minute journey from Valparaiso to Santiago and I found myself in a South American paradise.

My lasting memories with be of clear bright blue skies, fresh air, hot dry sun, beautiful buildings and millions of brightly coloured flowers.

After checking into my hotel I wandered out into the lush gardens, sighed, and thought "I could stay here forever."
San Cristobal Hills

Sophisticated and Stunning

As a City, Santiago is both sophisticated and stunning. Nowhere do you got the smoggy cloggy feeling that abounds in most other big Cities.

As you walk you are surrounded by historical buildings, beautiful scenery, abounding colour, and of course the towering Andes overlook it all.
Stumped

Quaint

There is a lot of "cuteness" about Santiago - from the bright yellow fire hydrants (pic attached) to the rickety bockety ramshackle news stands that look every bit like a shack but still busily ply their wares.

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Comments for SabrinaSummerville about Santiago
globetrott Sun Feb 10, 2008 19:12 UTC
 a nice page bringing back great memories ! In my case the cruise started in Valparaiso and ended in Rio.
tiabunna Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:42 UTC
 Isn't it an amazing feeling to arrive somewhere and feel that 'this fits me' ! Lovely photos and the food tips were unfair to a dieter!
elpariente Sat Apr 7, 2007 11:43 UTC
 Good pages and photos !!!!
SLLiew Thu Apr 5, 2007 03:38 UTC
 Great introduction of Santiago. The pisco sour looks irresistible :) SL
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