I just reviewed these wonderful and fascinating photos again, I wish to know more, was this a University sponsored trip, (what is AU?) and how long was it!? I enjoyed sharing this so much, I went around So. America with a good friend, in 1973, it's interesting to see all the changes! Thanks again, for sharing these with us!!
— Eleanor Robb, January 20, 2007

Apparently the smog is particularly significant during the winter (now) because of the wind patterns. It gets caught in between the two cordilleras, the Andes and the smaller one between Santiago and the ocean. They say that when summer comes the wind patterns will change and much of the smog will not be caught over the city. I guess we´ll wait and see...
— Diane Freeman, August 28, 2006

Thanks for The View
Hey, Di!

Most excellent pictures. What's up with the smog issue? Is this old industry holdover that is now being cleaned up, or current nasty environmental policies? Can you get it all fixed while you are there? :-)

Paz,

Barry
— Barry Petrucci, August 26, 2006

Thanks, Diane! Very interesting! How wonderful, to be able to see (maybe!) the Andes from your backyard! We, here in Phoenix, also have an air quality problem, for the past 20 years or more...
— Eleanor Robb, August 25, 2006