Santiago, Chile

Got started earlier today as we wanted to get to the top of Cerro San Cristobal, the cable car was not operating so we planned the short hike up before it got too hot. Fairly steep to start with and I was fairly worried when I saw the sign for toilets 370km to go…. clearly a misprint as we found some at the top! Great views of Santiago, no sign of the Andes that wrap round the city due to smog. I didn’t like to complain as the forest fires raging the coast are the worst in Chilean history, just been declared a state of emergency. Strolled back through hip Bellavista where we are staying next time in Santiago and checked out area. Took Justin to the famous Mercado Central where we tried crab & cheese gratin and clams topped with cheese. I’ve decided I don’t like clams, not even cheese can fix them, but the gratin was delicious. Quick dip in the pool, we then rounded off the day with hotdog and helados.