We lived to run another day. Saturday December 22, 2012 gave way to another day.

We lived to run another day. Saturday December 22, 2012 gave way to another day and the start of a new epoch of Mayan time. I count that as fortunate. I found it unfortunate that my morning run in Santiago was so short. Pedestrians were out in large numbers for an early hour of the weekend, however automobile traffic was considerably less than the previous day. I enjoyed looking about the city, which dubbed itself "San-Hatten," the Manhattan of South America. Buildings stretching to the heavens along with masses of retail and restaurants gave credence to the moniker. 

 

I enjoy exploring new places via a morning run. The guideless tour makes for interesting thoughts about the area. Then it’s nice to get the information ex post facto. For example, a large building under construction of which I marveled will be the tallest in South America. An old adobe style mission in downtown turns out to be the oldest continuously used structure in Santiago. On a bus tour I learned that structure in the central plaza melded old and new. An original cathedral and several government buildings kept their exterior, but much had been altered inside for the sake of progress.

 

Progress shall continue as the last epoch of the Mayan calendar ended yesterday, but it didn't take the rest of the world with it. So, gratefully I enjoyed putting up even a small number of miles on this day some thought was not to be. I especially cherish the notion of running in Santiago today and the promise of jogging on Easter Island tomorrow and countless destinations in the future.

 

Run today and tomorrow.

 

Tom