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Polaroid of the Week: Man's Best Friend Doubles as Our Book Editor in Santiago

Polaroid of the Week: Man s Best Friend Doubles as Our Book Editor in SantiagoWe arrived in Santiago last week and settled into our first South American housesit. Though we've spent about 12 hours a day editing and publishing our new book (as shared in yesterday's launch post), we're making the most of it.

Our stay is in one of Santiago's exclusive neighborhoods. This bright, clean three-bedroom condo rivals a five-star hotel. Best of all, we're caring for two affectionate Scottish Terrier brothers who welcomed us warmly. Their daily walks—to the nearby Starbucks—have been our only outings. One even proved an excellent editor, as shown in the Polaroid above.

With the book now published, we're eager to explore Santiago. Share your top tips and recommendations in the comments!

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