View from my room on the 15th floor of the MO.
it was Sunday morning, so I just mucked about the hotel until I was ready to leave- late check-out at 1:30 pm. I sat outside for as long as I could to try to get some fresh air intO me and hopefully give the lungs a bit of a rest from the dry air-conditioners. But Santiago is naturally dry, so, I’m not sure how much good it did.
Uber to the airport - 22,800 CLP (A$38) including tolls and 20 mins time using the new-ish tunnels. early Sunday afternoon.
Staying another night at the Holiday Inn out at the airport. This time got plat recognition, a bottle of water and a drink voucher and was given a room on the fifth floor in the original wing. I’m not sure whether I’ve ever been given a room in this wing before, but it’s definitely older than the other part - for instance only shower over the bath and it’s looking a bit tired.
The view - on the left is a multi story car park so I think I can take that box.
I took a lengthy stroll around the Airport precinct, including both terminals and then went back to Hotel for an early dinner. I selected the cheapest thing on the menu which sounds like a small or children’s burger, but when it came out, it was enormous. And with one of those baskets of chips things.
Next morning, over to Int’l terminal and check was open 3 1/2 hours before departure, via machines only.
Then to immigration - easy for that and also pretty easy through security. No need to take anything out of bags like laptops or liquids and gels.
So I’m now in the 'premium'lounge at Santiago Airport that Qantas uses. It has exactly the same decor as the VIP lounge that I used last time, but smaller and not as good amenity, but still pretty good.
Good coffee!!
I've medicated myself to the max, hoping to suppress any coughing fits on board the plane. I expect there might be one or two or maybe more over the 14 hours so I’m going to have the seat pillow to hand.