Santiago with Charlene

I somehow convinced Charlene to come to Santiago to meet us for a visit! Maybe she didn't actually need too much convincing...anyway, we had a lovely time exploring the city: museums, ice cream, parks and old castles! 

On the way! Probably our last trip to Santiago for a while!! 

Republica Independiente del pisco!

Charlene!!!! 

The above is the Santa Lucia hill, there's an old looking castle up on the top of the hill. 

View from the castle on top of the hill! 

And another on the way back down. 

The museums were interesting...First up: The Museo Nacional Bellas Artes - the exhibit on masculinity was maybe not our thing...but the architecture was really cool and there was a really lovely installation in the front area. As well as the bust of a perturbed David: 

Bellas Artes is connected to the modern art museum, which we also liked: 

(I know the photos are terrible, but I didn't want to bring the camera everywhere, it's heavy!!)

Did I forget to mention that Grammy & Grandpa were also visiting Santiago with Mr. & Mrs. Taylor? What a strange coincidence...... ;) 

The sabbath was lovely, as always in Santiago, we felt very welcome, translation was excellent, special music was amazing, andddd there were snacks after :-) 

And since it was the Taylor's first time in Santiago, the congregation put on a little show after, singing, traditional Chilean dance, and I don't have photographic evidence, but Mr. Taylor joined in the dancing and did very well! 

Saturday night with our new friends Berta & Andrea (girl taking selfie, yes, I stole her picture) 

I can't finish without a photo of the Andes! This one doesn't do justice, but I think it's OK anyway:

I stayed a day later than Charlene, but had NO FUN whatsoever (thanks for the amazing dinner Daniel, Barbara & Matteus!!) 

I think that's it! I'm feeling nostalgic for Chile...I know we'll be back again someday :) 

XOXo

M