My third world…

El Golf area of Santiago.
El Golf area of Santiago through a fish-eye.

I wrote an article about this not too long ago, and I feel the need to share it on my personal site as well.

Too many times have I heard grand misconceptions about the country in which I currently live. The one that gets to me the most is when people ignorantly refer to it as a “third world country.” Chile is booming. In fact, their money has surpassed the dollar since early 2009. I have seen the third world…it looks nothing like this, it´s hopeless, horrendous and something I wish upon no life. I could go on and on, but I feel it´s not even worth the fight. If you really consider Chile a third world country, I kindly invite you to leave my sight.

Also, let´s just get some basic facts laid out. Santiago is approximately 2,342 miles from the equator. There is no part of Chile that could even think of being considered “tropical.” Here in the middle of the country, we have all four seasons. Today the high is around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, very comfortable, but far from tropical.

Santiago Starbucks
One of Santiago´s 29 Starbucks.

I understand that Chile it is not of major interest to all, and that´s fine, but like anything in life, know your facts before you start spouting off incorrect facts.

Santiago Fashion
Beautiful Santiago.
Beautiful Santiago.
Costanera Center
What will be the tallest building in South America.

 

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