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Santiago

Santiago is the capitol of Chile, with 5 million population or 1/3 of the entire country. It was our transit city on our way in and we had 10 hours layover on our way out. Too short to go anywhere else, we checked our luggage at a storage (US$5/luggage, we had five pieces) at the airport and headed to downtown.

Unlike other cities/towns we visited so far, Santiago like all big cities was a lot noisier with more traffic on big wide streets, people were aggressive, Rio Mapocho running across the city was muddy and the pollution was serious. A security guard through body language warned us to safeguard our cameras and bags when we wandered around. This was also one the few places we saw franchises such McDonald's and Burger King's.
The fish market is under this roof
The fish market is under this roof		 The thorny king crabs are tied up for easy handling.
The thorny king crabs are tied up for easy handling.		 More unknown variety of fish
More unknown variety of fish		 Spices and herbs
Spices and herbs
Mate cups made of gourd
Mate cups made of gourd		 Time for our last meal in the country - this time I opt for fried fish.
Time for our last meal in the country - this time I opt for fried fish.		 These corns are huge: US$2/10ears
These corns are huge: US$2/10ears		 Interesting statue honoring the pilots
Interesting statue honoring the pilots
Side view of the statue
Side view of the statue		 Andes flutes
Andes flutes		 Alpaca, anyone? Only US$2!
Alpaca, anyone? Only US$2!		 Riding a funicular at the Metropolitan Park, northeast side of the city
Riding a funicular at the Metropolitan Park, northeast side of the city
Another cart is coming down.
Another cart is coming down.		 View of the city
View of the city		 First skyrises we see on this trip
First skyrises we see on this trip		 The Andes hidden behind the smog
The Andes hidden behind the smog
A colossal statue of Virgin Mary is on the top of the hill (300m).
A colossal statue of Virgin Mary is on the top of the hill (300m).		 The platform probably is used for concert in the summer
The platform probably is used for concert in the summer		 Signs of many worshippers
Signs of many worshippers		 A chapel hidden on the side of the mountain
A chapel hidden on the side of the mountain
Giant seashell holding the holy water.
Giant seashell holding the holy water.		 Stone carving on the wall
Stone carving on the wall		 The park is the largest and considered most interesting in the city.
The park is the largest and considered most interesting in the city.		 Stray dogs get together for a party on a Saturday afternoon
Stray dogs get together for a party on a Saturday afternoon
Chile is a Catholic country.
Chile is a Catholic country.

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