Scenes of Talcahuano and Concepción
The manufacturing plant for Oxy-Chile is located in Talcahuano, about a one hour plane ride south of Santiago. Talcahuano and nearby Concepción have about 750,000 people and are located around two bays in this port area. For more information about the plant you might want to check out their website. This link will open a new window.
	Dieciocho, the 18th of September, celebrates the day of Chile's Independence from Spain.  This special holiday luncheon is held annually in the cafeteria of the the plant.  In the center you can see two people doing the national dance, the cueca, in which the participants wave hankerchiefs. Patriotic songs and music were provided by an excellent local group.  Traditional foods served include empanadas, barbecued meats, boiled potatoes, onion and cilantro sauce, Chilena salad and dried peaches in syrup with wheat made like hominy.

			Here is a view of Laguna Chica and the Rio Bio Bio. This river is the widest one in South America.
			This swan swims in the small laguna on the campus of  Concepción University.
			The clock tower stands on the campus of Concepción University. This picture, taken on the 16th of September, shows that spring is in evidence early here in Chile.

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