Villancicos
Christmas carols and other music being performed in front of Ñuñoa city hall.
Christmas Eve
For "La Noche Buena," I was invited over to Gaby's house for dinner.
Gaby
Flowers, cacti, and a lemon tree decorate her garden, where her family often dines.
Smile!
Gaby's mother and I, chatting before our meal.
The Setup
We ate dinner on the patio, under a festively decorated tent.
All together
A toast before we dig in.
Sleepycats
Niño and his new friend are exhausted by the festivities.
Gift-giving
I was surprised to receive a present this year! Gaby's family was so thoughtful.
Elgrey Arrives
Soon after Christmas, Elgrey flies into Chile for New Year's.
Santa Lucia
Having el over gave me the chance to show her around parts of the city that I haven't yet gotten around to. Like the park on Cerro Santa Lucia.
Lookout
The view from the top of Santa Lucia.
Funicular
Heading up the Cerro San Cristobal.
Smog
Too bad it was overcast, and the pollution particularly tenacious this day. Still, it always amazes me how vast and sprawling Santiago is.
Plaza Camilo Mori
A cottage-like house near my office.
Catedral Nacional
The cathedral is dark and ornate both inside and outside.
Whuh?
Laura gets her bearings in the Plaza de Armas.
Congreso Antiguo
The National Congress used to be stationed here before it moved to Valparaiso.
Fountains
Posing for a snapshot on the grounds of the old Congress Building.
La Piojera
One of Santiago's oldest and most beloved bars. La piojera is an institution at this point.
Sampling Drinks
We ordered two of La Piojera's signature drinks: the Terremoto, or "Earthquake", which consists of ice cream and wine, and "Chicha," a cinnamon-spiked alcoholic beverage.
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