Easter Island to Santiago

It’s a glorious day for my trusty traveling companion, as after a long journey through Chile, sampling an array of local accommodations, she is safely back in the comfortable surroundings of the Hyatt. She’ll probably say the penguins on Isla Magdalena were the highlight of her trip, but the look on her face tells me there’s a challenger for the title.

Getting here was pretty uneventful. As out flight didn’t leave until the afternoon, we took advantage of our rental to make a quick trip into town for a few last minute gifts and some fresh empanadas. We also stopped by the small museum again, where the exhibits made a whole lot more sense given all that we have seen since our first time through.

The next five hours in a plane was about as exciting as it sounds, but a few more movies helped pass the time, and by 9:00, we started our descent into Santiago. Out the window the sun was setting and, with the Andes in the background, made for quite a sight.

We have just one full day here, and even with our guide books in hand, aren’t exactly sure what we want to see. There are a couple of obvious stops, but unlike Lima and Buenos Aires, there just doesn’t seem to be as much to do. I guess we’ll figure it out in the morning.