3/12/17 It’s hot with snow-capped mountains

Though we are technically not counting today, 12 March 2017, as day two, I am considering it as such. Arriving to Santiago after an arduous plane ride, we were thrown into a bus and shoved into the city. After being 9+ hours in a plane, the last thing I wanted to do was stay up and explore however, immediately, reserve energy coursed in through my veins and I ventured in. The snow-capped Andes invade the skyline and the funicular allowed us to feel it evermore present. Though, it was absolutely a scary to be that high, hanging on to a thin wire, the sight from the funicular was a site to be hold! The city was so large and majestic: it’s size multiplied the higher we went.
Then, we rushed on to the bus once more and made our way to Parque de Los Infantes.I wished I was a small child again! The slides, border inclosed play area, and the tree houses were unfortunately not made for 20-year-old-somethings who really, really wanted to run around. Even still, I went on the top most slide and went down. My tailbone is still very unhappy with me.
On the second day, we rode the Metro (which is incredibly clean and easy to navigate, take notes New York) to sight-see around. We visited old Spaniard buildings and learned some cool, hip places around Downtown Santiago. Next, we went to the Pre-Colombian Museum. The museum was everything I could have possibly asked for! Radj’s designs not only made the space wonderful but also respected the times within the building. Since these pieces are centuries old, direct sunlight could permanently damage these one of a kind works thus, the careful usage of light truly made the space art historian approved.
Next we toured Plaza de Armas. With the sun beating down on us harshly and the crowds multiplying as the hour passed, I cannot say enjoyed the experience very much. However, the space itself proved to be extremely interesting in layout. As well as with the occupying streets, the diverse architecture, usually fluctuating between contemporary and Neoclassical, presented itself to be an extremely interesting clash.
On our own, a group if us climbed to Santa Lucia and witnessed some exceptional architecture. The steps were absolutely horrible but the sight was something out of a fairy tale. Lastly, tonight we were Kennedy’ed some pizza and my stomach will hate me tomorrow; I ate as much as my body could hold.
I’ll report tomorrow after my pizza coma has passed.

 

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