A nice quiet day for me yesterday - after breakfast George went to a museum featuring the Pinochet atrocities so, that not being my scene, I opted for a few hours alone at the shopping mall! The mall is not unlike being at Chadstone, Marion or Carindale - all the same or similar stores but there are 6 levels so I circumnavigated all 6 just to make sure I hadn't missed anything!!! On the top level there must have been 25-30 fast food outlets - I wasn't tempted but did enjoy a baguette, fresh mango juice and capuccino in a cafe. Saw the cutest outfit for Chloe, thought long and hard, then decided to leave it in the store - it was a three piece ladybird suit, complete with a black skivvy, tights and a heavily padded top with hood. Chloe would be too young to protest but I'm sure would only wear it to a fancy dress party where she wouldn't have a choice!!
Met up with Kerry and John from our group and enjoyed a local red wine in our room before dinner here at the hotel. Was lovely out on the terrace with the Andes in the background. The mornings and nights are beautiful but really warm during the day.
After breakfast today we took the train to the Presidential Palace to watch the changing of the guard. Was a most impressive ceremony with wonderful music and ceremonial pomp. Took my new hairdryer back to the store to exchange for one with multi voltage (that is another story) and then got the train to a park which George had promised would have music and food stalls and was a thing not to be missed. Well, after leaving the train (perspired all the way!!) we walked the equivalent of about 6 blocks to find a skateboarding area and a huge park but nothing more happening! So a taxi back to the hotel for lunch and a pisco sour at 2.30.
Tonight the group assembles at 7pm for dinner in a local restaurant. It's early days but already I can sense a few strong personalities in this small group of 19 - could be an interesting tour!
Met up with Kerry and John from our group and enjoyed a local red wine in our room before dinner here at the hotel. Was lovely out on the terrace with the Andes in the background. The mornings and nights are beautiful but really warm during the day.
After breakfast today we took the train to the Presidential Palace to watch the changing of the guard. Was a most impressive ceremony with wonderful music and ceremonial pomp. Took my new hairdryer back to the store to exchange for one with multi voltage (that is another story) and then got the train to a park which George had promised would have music and food stalls and was a thing not to be missed. Well, after leaving the train (perspired all the way!!) we walked the equivalent of about 6 blocks to find a skateboarding area and a huge park but nothing more happening! So a taxi back to the hotel for lunch and a pisco sour at 2.30.
Tonight the group assembles at 7pm for dinner in a local restaurant. It's early days but already I can sense a few strong personalities in this small group of 19 - could be an interesting tour!
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