Today I rode a funicular (People carrier up a really steep hill) up San Cristobal to enjoy the view and get to the giant statue of the Virgin. Funiculars were mainly built in the early 1900's and we have some in operation in L.A.
I also walked, rode a bus, rode the subway, went to the Arts district, hung out at Parque Forestal (huge park), people-watched at the Plaza del Armas, and bought things at a grocery store. City life is all new and interesting to me and it was warm and sunny again today.
Lunch is eaten around 2:30 or 3:00 and I ate dinner with Lis and Mauri at 9:00. This is a new schedule for me. I'm learning to like Chilean wine, which is served with all meals- reds and whites. When in Rome.....
Funicular track as we went up
Amazing views at top
Stray dogs are sleeping everywhere. They have nice temperaments and people walk around them. There are no dog pounds here.
The Virgin At least 50 feet tall.
Cathedral is getting a cleaning. Mounted police on sidewalk.
modern art in the Bellas Artes museum - huge pile of used clothing. ??
Looks very familiar! Ask Nanci and I how we got to the top of San Cristobal sometime :-) Love seeing the pics and so happy you are having a great time! xoxox Stephanie
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of this great reporting, Kim! Looks like fantastic trip so far!
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