Santiago

We only had a day in Santiago, so decided to make the most of it. We visited a vineyard called Cousino Macul, a subway and taxi ride from the centre of the city. After a tour of the cellars we tasted some of the reserve reds and wow were they good. So good that we walked out with a few bottles. SA was one of the first countries they exported to (picture 3 above).

The city is home to something like 70% of the very well dressed Chilean population and is remarkably similar to any of the European capitals that we have seen. No Big Ben or Eiffel Tower, but restaurants of note. We spoilt ourselves with some sushi and for dinner I had a chilli chocolate steak that was so good I felt a bit emotional eating it.