Fiestas Patrias

The only Fiestas Patrias I remember well is one year I spent in Algarrobo. I went with my wife, two Chilean friends, and a friend from Liverpool. I think it must have been in 2004 or 2005. I enjoyed it because the Fondas were small and there weren’t too many people. We played the typical games, ate empanadas and drank chicha. We also danced a lot, mainly cumbias if my memory is correct. I think we spent 3 or 4 days in Algarrobo and we went to a Fonda every night. They were held in some big tents on the road that leads into the town so there was no problem with noise late at night.  During the days we were there we lazed about drinking and eating and going for the occasional walk (either to Canalillo or along the coast to El Quisco). It was a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday and I remember that the weather was very good that year so I even got a bit of a tan. Actually, I’m not a big fan of Fiestas Patrias and I never celebrate here in Santiago. I think I went to Parque O’Higgins the first year I was in Santiago but it was very crowded and quite expensive. This year I plan to rest and home, see some friends and make some music. Tikki-Tikki- TiJ

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