With just one month left in my Chilean adventure I thought it would be a good idea to make sure I leave Santiago knowing everything I can about it. I've decided to bring my camera with me everywhere I go over the next four weeks and do a little exploring. The city may be shrouded in smog most days, but there is some real beauty to be found, especially in the far corners like the district known as La Reina (the queen) where the Andes are always fully visible and these days are covered in a breathtaking blanket of fresh snow.
One of my favorite things about Santiago, and Chile in general, is that if you walk around long enough you will always find a feria, otherwise known as a farmer's market. They are alwasy full to brimming with the freshest and cheapest ingredients you can find. Spend $10 and buy yourself the ingredients to a fabulous meal.
They have heaps of nuts and spices and all kinds of goodies!
And fish so fresh it will flop right off your plate! Watching the guy clean the fish was just about the coolest thing ever. He could gut a fish in his sleep.
Here's a little peek of my neighborhood. This is my metro station at night.
More to come!
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