Another day, another port

San Antonio (Santiago), Chile

Today we were docked in Port San Antonio, the main freight port city of Chile. It is a large, modern port that serves Chile's capital. The port is approximately 1.5 hour outside the city of Santiago. As with some of the other ports, we did not have an excursion booked so we did not explore the city. But as is our custom, we did get off the ship for awhile and walk around the port area.

Of course the first thing we noticed were the many colorful fishing boats docked in the harbor. Fishermen were going about their chores, unloading their catch, straightening their nets, etc. We also immediately noticed the number of stray dogs running around. None were wearing collars; however none were especially skinny so clearly they are eating somewhere. Some were sleeping soundly, completely oblivious to the many people who were walking all around them. Others were just lying in random places and a few were running together in groups of four or five.Thankfully, none were aggressive.

We also noticed quite a few makeshift memorials to local fishermen on the rocks near the water, likely who lost their lives to the sea.

There were also lots of small vendors setting up with their wares, selling anything from weapons made from swordfish bills to candy, jewelry, clothing, trinkets and of course lots of fresh caught fish.

I took photos with my phone which will show you a bit of what we saw.

 

fishing boats docked in port harbor

 

memorials to local fishermen

dried seaweed used in cooking

produce vendor

slippery when wet!

minding the store

swordfish bill craftsmanship

1 Texan, 2 Chileans

fresh ceviche?

our "home away from home" (Insignia) in background

in memory of...

fresh shellfish

stray dogs everywhere!

colorful produce

fishmongers hard at work

friendly marketeer

a monument to fishermen

fresh caught salmon

salmon or crab today?