Today is both a sad and exciting day for me. After one awesome month in the Ambassade Hotel, I am moving into my own furnished apartment here in Santiago. The place is brand new, albeit small and there is a lap pool on the roof of the 21 story building that has amazing views. I [...]
It took some time, but I finally found a sportsbar in Santiago where I can watch football games on Sundays and Monday night. The place is called California Cantina and it is owned and operated by some Americans who just opened up this location in the Providencia neighborhood not far from the hotel. I have [...]
Well, I graced the last year of my 30′s in Santiago, Chile this year. The gang here at La Ambassade petit hotel took me out to the vinyard at Concha y Toro. It was a cool day and jackets were required by all, but the vineyard was nice and we got to do the hour [...]
I have officially completed my first weekend in Santiago. I spent the weekend exploring parts of Santiago with my most gracious hosts Adolfo and Pia. They are brother and sister and manage the day to day operations of the B&B, which is called a “petit hotel” here in Chile. It seems that I am the [...]
Today I arrived in foggy Santiago, Chile to begin my official maqui berry venture! After flying nine hours on the plane from Dallas, Texas to Santiago. I am pretty exhausted as it is none too easy sleeping on a plane. This is my third time to visit the country and second time this year. I [...]