Adventures with Grandma S

So, with Grandma in town, we are visiting new places in Santiago, and revisiting old favorites. Yesterday we visited Cerro Santa Lucia again; however, this time with Grandma. This hill is where Santiago was initially founded in the 1540s (we think). Pedro De Valdivia named the hill Santa Lucia in 1540.

A view of the upper tower at the fort on Santa Lucia

C posing with her new doll

Grandma on her way up to the tower

Grandma coming down the hill

Grandma outside the Castle Gates

The various pictures in this post represent the uniqueness and amazing qualities that the Castle has. It is quite impressive. Equally impressive are the stunning views of Santiago from the hill.

Grandma and C

Although it's cloudy, you can still notice the snow covered Andes Mountains in the background.

A view straight down from the tower

The Bergmans by a huge palm tree

Us on the way up posing for a family pose

Grandma S and J at the fountain at the bottom of Santa Lucia

After climbing the hill, we went to an artisan fair at the bottom and looked for "unique" Chilean artifacts for Grandma S to buy. She bought a nice scarf, some fabric, two statues of the Easter Island Maori Statues, a copper plated journal, a turtle made of lapizlazuli, and a fun spinning top. She was able to practice her Spanish and even barter with the sellers.

We have also enjoyed going to church together and playing at the Plaza de Brazil, C's favorite park in Santiago.

Smiling while getting ready for Church this morning

A and C at the Plaza de Brazil

C climbing in the slides at the park

A good view of one of the slides at the Plaza

Our future adventures and posts include Cerro San Cristobal, the various malls in Santiago, discovering "American" food, J's concerts, and more...