Many of Santiago's streets are named after historical figures who have left a footprint on Chile's long and colorful history. Names of people from many different places, people who carried many different motivations and left distinct marks on Chilean culture. From generals to revolutionaries, presidents, tycoons and priests.
One of these figure's name can be found on a fairly busy street in Los Condes, as well as all over the city on billboards, soveneirs, and even a park carry's his name.
Padre Hurtado
What sets Padre Hurtado apart from many of the other dignitaries who have been honored with micro filled street name sakes, is that he was a champion of the poor. This weekend he will be cannonized as a saint at the Vatican. Posters abound throughout Santiago, and LAN Chile even offered an airline package to those who wanted to attend the event personally.
It will take place 4:30 am Santiago time...and we'll be at a party in one of the compartementos...
Friday, October 21, 2005
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