Arrival in Santiago

After a long but comfortable flight with LAN, we arrived in Santiago... to gorgeous sunshine, landing in front of the Andes, a very impressive sight. Just two nights touch down to organise our stay over Christmas, and accommodation for our return back to school for our language lessons before we're off to Easter Island.

Stayed at the Andes Hostel just next to Bellas Artes metro, and armed with our Tarjeta Bip!s, were fully able to explore the city. First impressions were good... bustling, good food and decent weather. Booked our accommodation for Christmas time - 10 days in the Casa Condell, a sort of B&B/residentiale/homestay right in Providencia... then off to Easter Island, the land where I'd heard so much about and was fascinated to see (after all, I'm allegedly qualified to be a "Heritage Professional!")