A full day in Santiago
Thursday, March 08, 2007
We started the day with a wholesome (!!!) breakfast of cheesy and bread-laden delights. The fresh fruit here was actually really good (so it was good to be able to make the most of it while we still had the chance). The other offerings were a bit weird. Different place... different tastes.
The staff at the hotel we were staying were not the most helpful on our first day here and seemed more interested in their other duties than helping us with our queries. We decided on taking things into our own hands today and left for Downtown and a walk around the main pedestrian malls. Lots of offerings but it is amazing the number of pharmacies and cafes over here. The architecture is interesting and a mix of old-world and new, side-by-side. We finally found the tourist bureau on a side street and got a few tips. We ended up at the Museo de Nacional in Army Plaza which gave us a great insight into the beginnings of the city.
I am a bit sad that we didn't organise to stay in Santiago longer. It is a really interesting place. We have a tour booked for the afternoon so we will see how that goes.
Posted byAndrew at 12:36 pm