We are now both in Santiago, Chile. Emily's flight from Madison was long, but uneventful. The weather has been pleasant, though obviously colder than Madison since it's their winter here. When Emily arrived, we went back to the Ritz Carlton where my class has been staying. The 15th floor pool area had a nice view of the city.
Yesterday we took the Metro to downtown Santiago. First we walked along a pedestrian-only street and stopped to get coffee at a standup cafe where the women wear short, tight skirts. We saw Anthony Bourdain stop at this same place when we watched his "A Cook's Tour" episode in Chile. Then we explored their Central Market, known for its seafood. We saw albacore tuna being sold for the equivalent of less than $8/lb. Craziness. Though overall, I wouldn't say that prices are all that cheap here. Mostly comparable.
Today we're heading to the large city park where there is a cable car up to the top of a peak that has a large statue of Mary overlooking the city. After we walk down, we're planning to visit the zoo and various gardens throughout the park.
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