Santiago is not Chile, but too much is going on only in Santiago.

In the past we wrote about a different city or town we liked. Today we're going to talk about Santiago. Each and every one of us views the city form a different perspective that depends on many things. For example, I  was born in the ninth region but have spent most of my life here. However,  I had the chance to live in the north of England for some time. I also spent some time in Germany when I studied languages, and have visited some places in Europe.  I have also visited some cities in Latin America and elsewhere. All different places shaped by history, architecture, commerce and people. Regardless of these things, your personal situation and frame of mind can also affect the way you view a city.

 I must say having seen places which seem a lot dirtier and also a lot cleaner, I like Santiago city.  I certainly think a number of things could be done to make it a more livable place for everyone. Especially in particular areas, the whole city  needs more green areas and community centers .  I think Santiago urgently needs a better transport system since the one we have is not enough, and people are suffering to commute to work. We would see a lot more smiles if peple travelled comfortably. 
 I also think we need public toilets in the city. This is a reality in many developed places. How can it be that you need to buy something or eat in a place to be able to go to the toilet? And then people complain that some street smell of pee.
Personally,  I think the center of  Santiago is a nice place because it offers a combination of forms and colours. I dislike the hostile attitude of a number of people but I hope that this will change little by little.

I would always recommend places like "la vega " , "mercado central"or  Parque Almagro, among others, to a foreign person.
  Since in this moment of our lives we spend most our time here, lets express opinions.

Write about your vision of Santiago.

Include the following:

What you like about the Santiago and why,

What you dislike about the city and why,

What changes would make the city a better place,

What tips you would give to a visitor to the city

Write at least 210 words. Leave a message on at least 4 class blogs (These could include mine :).