The first few days, Dim and I were puzzled at the sheer number of stray dogs in Santiago. Here inValparaiso its the same story. We even saw some blue-eyed Siberian Huskies out on the streets. What´s the deal?
Our last day in Santiago, we took a bike tour of the city, which was awesome, although I must admit the city isn´t yet quiet cut out for repeat velo´ing around. I pummeled our guide with questions, such as why a poet (Pabo Neruda) is a national hero, but failed to get a decent answer. However, the dogs he knew about. Apparently, the city´s mild climate and lack of pests, and fleas, is conducive to mutt breeding. It seems owners also feel no shame chucking unwanted doggies on the street. Hmmm.
A stray takes a power nap mid day in Valparaiso
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