So, we have had some excitement in Chile over the past several days.  It seems that a protest which started because of increased fares for public transportation expanded to include grievances in a number of different areas.

The missionaries were advised to stay inside unless they had fixed appointments. We stayed inside until the early evening and then went out to see what was happening.

The busy street we use all of the time was blocked off and there was a large group of young people gathered close to the intersection with the busiest street in town. We got up close but Mary was uncomfortable so we backed away before taking a picture. Stores, including the very busy mall close to us, and restaurants that are never closed during business hours were closed. Most of the vandalism we saw on Sunday morning was cleaned up. 

Here's hoping things calm down soon.