Feb 6 - Just in the nick of time, we leave Calgary after a dump of snow on the weekend but clear and easy drive compliments of Lloyd/Sigrun to airport for 4pm flight to Toronto. Two hour transfer to AC DreamLiner in Premium Economy which is comfortable 10+ hour ride to Santiago. I slept a few hours, Ted less.
Feb 7 Flying into Santiago around noon, we are treated to a perfectly clear view of the tips of the Andes and Mt. Aconcagua, highest point in the Americas, stunning. Arrival was simple if long lineups at immigration. Someone on the flight with a dog probably had a harder time! Hotel recommended Transvip for hotel transfer and for US$36 we had a minibus to ourselves and a 45 minute ride to our hotel, in the nice residential area of Providencia, recommended by T&P’s Chilean friend Jorge. We found the Intiwasi boutique hotel in Lonely Planet and it is an adequate friendly hotel, about 10 minutes walk fro the subway and busy shopping, resto, business area.
We left Calgary in -17 and by morning it is +17 in Santiago, later 30 and humid. But nobody much wears a hat!
Feb 7 Flying into Santiago around noon, we are treated to a perfectly clear view of the tips of the Andes and Mt. Aconcagua, highest point in the Americas, stunning. Arrival was simple if long lineups at immigration. Someone on the flight with a dog probably had a harder time! Hotel recommended Transvip for hotel transfer and for US$36 we had a minibus to ourselves and a 45 minute ride to our hotel, in the nice residential area of Providencia, recommended by T&P’s Chilean friend Jorge. We found the Intiwasi boutique hotel in Lonely Planet and it is an adequate friendly hotel, about 10 minutes walk fro the subway and busy shopping, resto, business area.
We left Calgary in -17 and by morning it is +17 in Santiago, later 30 and humid. But nobody much wears a hat!
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