Captain's Blog » Chile http://capnscott.com World photography adventure with a crusty old Captain... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:35:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The big military Parade for Dia de Patria in Chile http://capnscott.com/2007/09/19/the-big-military-parade-for-dia-de-patria-in-chile/ http://capnscott.com/2007/09/19/the-big-military-parade-for-dia-de-patria-in-chile/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:51:15 +0000 Capn Scott http://capnscott.com/2007/09/19/the-big-military-parade-for-dia-de-patria-in-chile/ You couldn’t have picked out a better day if you were given a choice. The skies were clear, the temperature was perfect and there was a perfect light breeze that opened up the flags just right. It seems that everyone was there. There was plenty of kite flying and kids playing. Over 500,000 people attended [...]]]> You couldn’t have picked out a better day if you were given a choice. The skies were clear, the temperature was perfect and there was a perfect light breeze that opened up the flags just right. It seems that everyone was there. There was plenty of kite flying and kids playing. Over 500,000 people attended this parade.

The snowcapped Andes in the background really sets off the flag just perfect.

The press was there for interviews and coverage of the parade.

I’m not sure if this is supposed to be the way this works… The troops look at the horse, and the horse looks at the troops.

What’s a parade without marching bands?

An amazing amount of troops… All marching… Over 7,000 they say…

A military officer in full dress and a fine steed. Definitely a very macho look…

I’ve lived in many countries, but have never seen a President up close. Madame Presidente was so close at first, that I had to wait for her to get back into her vehicle for me to get the picture…

Now… That’s what I call a drum line…

These guys are a bit far from the water…

All in all a fantastic day. I’ve had a few request for more pics, so I’ve built a photo gallery and will be adding pics along the way. You can either click on the photo gallery link above the page, or click here

This is the Google Earth link for the parade grounds in Santiago, Chile

]]> http://capnscott.com/2007/09/19/the-big-military-parade-for-dia-de-patria-in-chile/feed/ 0 Dia de Patria, Santiago, Chile http://capnscott.com/2007/09/18/dia-de-patria-santiago-chile/ http://capnscott.com/2007/09/18/dia-de-patria-santiago-chile/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:57:42 +0000 Capn Scott http://capnscott.com/2007/09/18/dia-de-patria-santiago-chile/ Figured I´d stroll around and find a festival… I ended up in Parque O´Higgins… Yep.. a good old irish name for a spanish park… (though, doesn´t beat the chinese restaurant in David named Don Jose) There had to be over 10,000 people here. There were local singing favorites… A sign encouraging everyone to participate… I [...]]]> Figured I´d stroll around and find a festival… I ended up in Parque O´Higgins… Yep.. a good old irish name for a spanish park… (though, doesn´t beat the chinese restaurant in David named Don Jose)

There had to be over 10,000 people here.

There were local singing favorites…

A sign encouraging everyone to participate… I don´t think anyone needed any encouragement…

Okay… I want one of these for my back yard… With the outfit and all…  (though…  I didn´t get very close to him…  I heard they bite…)

I stopped into one of the big tents to get a bite and enjoyed the dancing…

Lots and lots of dancing…

And everyone seemed to bring their own personal band…

Indians? a little unexpected… but I´m sure part of the culture…

Capn Scott

]]> http://capnscott.com/2007/09/18/dia-de-patria-santiago-chile/feed/ 1 First day in Santiago, Chile http://capnscott.com/2007/09/16/first-day-in-santiago-chile/ http://capnscott.com/2007/09/16/first-day-in-santiago-chile/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:51:43 +0000 Capn Scott http://capnscott.com/2007/09/16/first-day-in-santiago-chile/ I arrive late on Saturday, and pretty much find a small restaurant and then retire to my hotel. On Sunday, I need to take care of a couple of necessities.I first purchase a pair of shoes that will be warm.  These tropical sandals are just not gonna cut it. And, several pairs of socks.  I [...]]]> I arrive late on Saturday, and pretty much find a small restaurant and then retire to my hotel. On Sunday, I need to take care of a couple of necessities.I first purchase a pair of shoes that will be warm.  These tropical sandals are just not gonna cut it. And, several pairs of socks.  I haven´t worn socks for over 2 years.  Then, my next purchase is a cell phone.  And, during this time I begin snapping new pics.

Also, I seem to have arrived during the week of Patria. The time when all Chilenos celebrate their country…

The obligatory church shots…

I stroll through this mall and enjoy some of the dancing festivities of the week…

Great colors and great dancing…

They really have a formal look…

And, are definitely enjoying themselves…

The live band in the background is doing a great job…

Definitely a treat to watch…

Very cool…  I think I´ve shown up at the right time…  I wish I could say that I planned this…

Another great church in the center of town…

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So… I´ve taken alot of pics from an airplane… with pretty much none of them useable… Don´t know why I keep snapping the shots… thank goodness for digital…

Nice shot of the Andes…

The sun is getting ready to do the show…

We´re dropping down below this high level of clouds…

Amazing colors… and in between the levels of clouds with some of the smaller mountains and islands peeking through…

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