Santiago del Nuevo Extremo 1

No quotes, just quick posts as I have time on my visit to Santiago de Chile, originally named, Santiago del Nuevo Extremo, by founder Pedro di Valdivia. First off, just a series of photos of the mountains as we flew in over them (the city is located in a deep valley, inside a mountain range,… Read More Santiago del Nuevo Extremo 1

2009.Dec.26 Saturday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan Perlman2 Comments

‘Tis the Season

“December 25 is the birthday of the Roman Sun God, Sol Invictus. Dies Natalis Solis Invicti means “the birthday of the unconquered Sun”. The use of the title Sol Invictus allowed several solar deities to be worshipped collectively, including Elah-Gabal, a Syrian sun god, Sol, the god of Emperor Aurelian, and Mithras, a soldiers’ god… Read More ‘Tis the Season

2009.Dec.26 Saturday2013.Dec.20 Friday Dan Perlman4 Comments

SaltShaker

Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life

Day: December 26, 2009

Santiago del Nuevo Extremo 1

‘Tis the Season