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September 23rd 2013
Published: October 21st 2013
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Having trouble getting the time to start the blogs for my trip, so have decided to post photos first and republish with text later as so many people are hanging out to see some pics! So here they are for your perusal. Clicking on each photo will produce a larger image, so I strongly recommend you do this to fully appreciate them!!... Read Full Entry



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Susan Storr
Sue Treadie
Sue Treadie
This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info
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Museo de Bellas ArtesMuseo de Bellas Artes
Museo de Bellas Artes
Set on the edge of Parque Forestal, a strip of parkland that extends through the city on either side of the Rio (River) Mapocho.
Museo de Arte ContempraneoMuseo de Arte Contempraneo
Museo de Arte Contempraneo
Inside the same building is housed the Museum of Contemporary Art. Tickled my sense of humour!
Aquatic WorldAquatic World
Aquatic World
This exhibit was made totally of a series of plastic bags filled with water. The opposite side was an inverted duplication of the same1 Very clever!!
Central MercadoCentral Mercado
Central Mercado
This market is essentially full of seafood restaurants- very expensive ones too! Always packed!! I wandered across the road & behind and found where you could buy fresh foods. (Sorry, phots didn't turn out)
Las Vacas Gordas RestaurantLas Vacas Gordas Restaurant
Las Vacas Gordas Restaurant
The fat cows'!! One for my friend Veronica. Like it Boxy?
Sunday ActivitiesSunday Activities
Sunday Activities
Selective inner city streets are blocked off to traffic for most of the day each Sunday so people can get active. People in their hundreds jog, cycle, roller blade or just stroll around with their friends & family. A great idea!
Jamming in Parque ForestalJamming in Parque Forestal
Jamming in Parque Forestal
Young Chilenos enjoy a Sunday afternoon drumming. Takes me back to Burleigh!!
Sunday Outdoors Sunday Outdoors
Sunday Outdoors
In good weather, people throng to the city's parks to enjoy spending time with friends & family.
The downside of city lifeThe downside of city life
The downside of city life
I'd heard about the problems with street dogs in Chile, but I wasn't prepared for the sheer numbers and how friendly and docile they are. Very sad.
An interesting boutique hotelAn interesting boutique hotel
An interesting boutique hotel
This hotel, nearing completion (or is it undergoing renovations?). Sometimes it's hard to tell!1 In nearby Bellavista
Bellavista VendorBellavista Vendor
Bellavista Vendor
Bellavista is known for it's arty cafes & bars. Just 5mins from where I'm staying in Providencia.
Street Art, Bellavista StyleStreet Art, Bellavista Style
Street Art, Bellavista Style
Lots of street art everywhere!
More Street ArtMore Street Art
More Street Art
This time in Barrio Brasil and surrounds.
Great-looking Irish PubGreat-looking Irish Pub
Great-looking Irish Pub
Unfortunately it's closed for Festias Patrias holidays!
Preparing the BBQPreparing the BBQ
Preparing the BBQ
Owner of Nomades Hostel and his brother prepare the BBQ for the holiday celebrations. It's Chile's Independence Day and everyone has a BBQ!!
The anticuchos are ready to cookThe anticuchos are ready to cook
The anticuchos are ready to cook
Basically kebabs with various meat & vegetables and some special ones made by me with olives as well!!!
Smelling good, Rodrigo!Smelling good, Rodrigo!
Smelling good, Rodrigo!
We can hardly wait!
Everyone's hungry!Everyone's hungry!
Everyone's hungry!
Pisco & Wine- Perfect AccompanimentsPisco & Wine- Perfect Accompaniments
Pisco & Wine- Perfect Accompaniments
My first taste of pisco sour- the national drink. Me gusto!! Also Chile's red wines are very moreish!
Anticucho, Yum!Anticucho, Yum!
Anticucho, Yum!



21st October 2013

Dee Mitchell
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que está teniendo un tiempo maravilloso
It may be cold but at least the sun is out... and it doesn't look as polluted as when I was there... the mountains are standing out beautifully in the background. Thanks for the contact. Dee
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hola Dee!
Yes, it was so clear- no photoshopping of the photos!! Lucky me!! How was the trip to WA?
22nd October 2013

Spud
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Hi Treddie great photos i will be there around 2015 i guess, sold the hose just the factory left then off to get the boat safe travels cheers Spud
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Spudly!!
Good luck with that!! Having a ball! Don't know why I waited so long to do this- but I guess it's all a matter of timing!!!
22nd October 2013

Lee Anice
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Finally made it eh!
Good on ya! I'm just hangin out here at Arapiles as usual. Enjoy!
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Lee!
Yep, the trip is going so well! Wonderful things happen when you just open to whatever comes your way!! Have thought about you a lot in the areas I've been- especially a couple of places where I've been hiking & just couldn't get where I wanted to because I couldn't get proper foot or hand holds!!! How's your shoulder doing?
22nd October 2013

Eddie "Kuntfoo" Chung Gon
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Wonder Woman ?
Hi Treadie Great photos ... ! It is very hard to tie down an adventurous woman .... ! You photos and blogs are akin to your China adventures..... ? Later on in your life, they will be a credible resource to savour, whilst watching the sunset when rocking slowly in a chair on a back porch some where in your favourite part of the world while reviewing your memories on the newest technology device ? I was in Scandinavian Eurohash & UK Nash Hash last month. This Saturday I am on my way to my second visit to Kunming Yunan P R China, for 2013 Indo china Mekong Hash. Keep safe Warmest Wishes Eddie
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hiya Eddie!
Yep, so true- except for the rocking chair bit! Can't ever imagine me sitting down long enough to enjoy it!!!
22nd October 2013

Sharon
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Looks like you are seeing plenty ....again. Good on you enjoy.
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Sharon!!
Yes, at it again- can't help myself!!!
22nd October 2013

Fullstop
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travelling girl
hi Treadie - just logged in to take a look at your amazing photos of your trip. How long are you travelling for? In your photo "catching up" - that doesn't happen to be Steven Solin from San Deigo - looks suspiciously like a friend of mine too. Travel safe - I shall keep following and enjoying your thread. On on Fullstop
22nd October 2013

Fullstop
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travelling girl
hi Treadie - just logged in to take a look at your amazing photos of your trip. How long are you travelling for? In your photo "catching up" - that doesn't happen to be Steven Solin from San Deigo - looks suspiciously like a friend of mine too. Travel safe - I shall keep following and enjoying your thread. On on Fullstop
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

My oldies's gap year!
Hi Liz! Yep, a whole year- 10mths of it in South America!! Yes, it sure is the very same DSS!!! I'm catching up with he & Lori again when I head back in about a week!!
22nd October 2013

Gail
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Great photos Sue
You look like your having a great time Sue, the places you have visited just look gorgeous, I will show the kids, so much colour, and people seem to enjoy being outside and active, cant wait for more photos, love youxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

I was particularly lucky!!
Why? I had been told that the pollution in Santiago spoils any visit, but , even though it was cold, it helped, and there was virtually no pollution the whole of my stay!! It also helped that there was a national holiday for 5 days!!!
23rd October 2013

Anne Wasley (Wally)
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Great to hear from you!
Hi Treadie, Photos are great! Looks like your having a good time. How long are you in South America? I'm still enjoying hashing & going to Canungra with hash this weekend. On On Wally
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hola Wal!
Yep, the trip is going really well but difficult to find time to do the blogs. Hoping to get the second one up in a few days.
23rd October 2013

Gary Simon
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I feel like I have been lapped by you on the round the world wander!
Great to see you are having a great time travelling and following your heart. I am still homebased in San Diego but will spend the winter (Dec - Mar) ski Patrolling in Utah then on to JazzFest in New Orleans the third year in a row and then looking like spring in Italy, Turkey and the northern Med. Papa Cy still hanging in there and enjoying most days will show him your pictures. We are taking him on a Mexican Riviera cruise from San Diego Dec 21 - 27 then I will depart for UT. Biggest news yet is that Andy & Michelle are pregnant and grandbaby due in April. Yippie! Will we see you here before your return home? All our best, you are a traveling inspiration. Can't wait to compete! Daddy Rabbit
23rd October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hola Gary!
Great to hear from you and that Cy is still with you and generally enjoying life. What a trooper! I'm sure you'll have a great Chrissy Cruise and the rest of your itinerary looks pretty full too!!! Finally, congrats to all for the upcoming grandbaby. You must all be very excited!
24th October 2013

Smooth ride
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Found your blog
Am enjoying South America, am in Ecuador for another week. Fabulous scenery and great people very day. Have posted my photos direct to Facebook. Enjoy yourself.
24th October 2013

Smooth ride
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Found your blog
Am enjoying South America, am in Ecuador for another week. Fabulous scenery and great people very day. Have posted my photos direct to Facebook. Enjoy yourself.
28th October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Lyn!
Yep, have seen your photos- looks great. Will be asking questions via pms later! Enjoy!
25th October 2013

Elaine
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WOW In Santiago in March this year you couldn\'t see one mountain due to the smog. A lovely sight to see the snow capped mountains.
28th October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Elaine!
Yes, I know how lucky I was. Will be there by the end of the week, so not expecting the same this time!
28th October 2013

Jenny
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Way to go my friend! Enjoy the endless adventures that lie ahead., u r looking beautiful Sue., lots of love from us in Dubai :)
28th October 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Jen!!
Great to hear from you!! Having such a wonderful time. Hoping to have blog 2 up in the next couple of days.
2nd November 2013
A closer look

Linda Cartmill
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Santiago and the Andes
Hola Sue! Only been to Santiago in transit to Peru. What a fabulous pic of the mountains. Will try to follow your blog more closely! Have fun! Linda
6th November 2013
A closer look

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

More regular posts!
Well, obviously haven't logged in here for a while!! Will be posting more frequently from now on. Today is a terrible day, cold and pouring with rain, so perfect for catching up!!!
2nd November 2013
Nomades Hostel

Linda Cartmill
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Looks like a great place to set up base! Linda
6th November 2013
Nomades Hostel

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Home away from home!
I felt really comfortable here. Just stayed there again on my way south!
2nd November 2013
Plaza de Armas- The Heart & Soul of Santiago

Linda Cartmill
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Architecture
Always love the Spanish style ornateness of the architecture. So different to Australia.
6th November 2013
Plaza de Armas- The Heart & Soul of Santiago

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Well maintained too!!
A real sense of history I've never really felt in Oz. Fore obvious reasons!
2nd November 2013
Monument to Chile's Mapuche People

Linda Cartmill
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Sculpture
This is fabulous!
6th November 2013
Monument to Chile's Mapuche People

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

I liked it too!!
For a change, not some patronising ugly monument depicting the indigenous struggle against Spanish Colonialism!
2nd November 2013
Aquatic World

Linda Cartmill
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Australia
Australia looks a little squished!
6th November 2013
Aquatic World

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Perspective and angle
I think it was more my photography than the reality!
6th November 2013
Aquatic World

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Angle!
Hi Linda Apologies for the delay in reply- saw your post on facebook and forgot to log in here!! I think it was more the angle of my photo!
29th November 2013

Eddie "Kuntfoo' Chung Gon
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Great eye for photographic impact !
Treadie Keep up your great work! Eddie Kuntfoo
23rd December 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Merry Xmas Dr Eddie!
Finally back in real Wifiland, so I can load my website!! Whooo! Hoo!! Thanks for the photo comment. Cold still with me- no echinacea and no rum, I'm afraid!!

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