Day at the Races - Club Hipico

A shot of the racecourse where we had a great day out. In the background you can just about see the towering Andes, and in the foreground the horses crossing the winning post (needless to say mine not among them!!)

Santiago - fantastic city, not really sure why though!!!

March 17th 2006
Am on the verge of dragging myself away from Chile's capital Santiago, where I have been staying for the last two weeks. (Although this could all change as I am heading out for St Paddy's day tonight with a couple of Irish mates, and am booked on a bus tomorrow morning. They suggested starting drinking late - midday rather than the usual 9 a.m. I hope they're joking, but I fear they may not be!!) ... read more

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more

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