Comments on: Why Now is Still the Time to Come to Santiago-and Chile

By: Rod

Rod — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:46:43 +0000

Hello Liz and other blog visitors, click the link below for reading other post complementing this one:

http://studeotravel.cl/2010/03/03/earthquake-in-chile-75-of-chilean-territory-untouched/

Saludos! Rod

By: Darrell

Darrell — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:46:16 +0000

Liz,
Just read your interview with NRW. This was the first true news story I have read that tells the current conditions. Great Job…My wife and I just love Chile and were very hurt to hear of the destruction and deaths in the seaside village of Bucalemu. Glad to hear all is well in Santa Cruz and the wine is still flowing. Stay safe and for all travelers…do not cancel you planned trips to Chile. They need our tourest dollars and it is one of the most outstanding places in the world to visit and the people are so warm and kind. Liz, if you are ever in Nashville please stop by our B&B and say hello. Have to go make breakfast for our guests. Have a great day…Darrell.

By: Ellen Schultz

Ellen Schultz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:25:14 +0000

Hi Liz,
I must admit that after watching CNN for almost two days straight I was feeling that perhaps I’d need to re-think Chile as a possible new country for myself. I’d come to Chile after a long period of reading and researching and researching some more. I don’t need to explain to you why Chile had moved to the top of my list, but the earthquake did scare me.
Your columns and a couple of other people I’ve been in touch with have made me realize that every country I’ve considered has a downside.
Your point about tourism returning is excellent. I remembered reading about tourism continuing as usual in parts of Sri Lanka not hit by the Tsunami while thousands lay dead on the other side. Sri Lanka has now ended its war and is beginning to thrive, in some part due to tourists remaining faithful and returning to its beautiful beaches and tea gardens. Chile will do the same, I’m sure. Keep putting the word out. Your business thriving will do more for the long term positive outcome of Chile than watching people loot stores for food. I suppose that does bring in more financial aid, but that’s a short term solution versus your bringing in tourists. I look forward to visiting soon.
Good luck with your new business.

Ellen

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By: Raeanne Anderson

Raeanne Anderson — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:39:40 +0000

Thanks SOOOO much for this Liz!!! I had spoken with a Canadian radio/TV network as well and was explaining to them those same things (maybe not so much about tourism) but that here in Stgo, it’s almost 100% back to normal – our son even has school TOMORROW! Forward and up is the only way to go from here…looking forward to your Eat Wine Santiago guide!!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:35:06 +0000

Very good points Liz– journalism looks for the most extraordinary of situations. The daily routine is not news.
Much of Chile is functioning just fine, though torn with concern for those who are not…