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The day began like a normal adventurous day in Chile. But, as I crossed Hwy. 5 (the main artery of the entire country of Chile), I noticed traffic was at a stand-still. Carabineros (police) were everywhere forcing cars away from…
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Talented Chileans bring their talent to the streets and parks for mere pocket change. Sitting in a traffic jam in Chile has its bright side. The light turns red and a juggler appears before a line of cars to show-off…
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The walls of Santiago are filled with graffiti. But, in actuality, it’s art. Imagine being an artist and every wall in your city is your canvas. No building is immune to tagging. Building owners have taken the offensive position, rather…
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At 7:30 (19:30) on Saturday, John and I waited in the Santiago bus station anticipating a twelve hour ride to Castro, Chiloe’s capital city. Bus travel in SA is easy and inexpensive. Our bus (Cruz del Sur) would be with…
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Valparaiso is located on the coast of Chile’s Central Valley Region. The California gold rush was the catalyst which built Valparaiso into the greatest port in the South Pacific…at least temporarily. In order to reach the California coast, ships had…
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I am a hiker. But at home, no one uses a machete to blaze the trail prior to walking on it as Souza, our Amazon guide, did, creating a path in the overgrown rainforest step by step. Slicing, swatting, swooping,…
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January and February are the best times to make your way from the freezing temps of North America to warmth of Chiloe Island, off the coast of Santiago, Chile. Castro is the capital and largest community on the island. The…
Continue readingWe cantered along the ancient Inca trade routes with vistas stretching to eternity. While descending on a narrow track into the less-traveled Zuleta Valley, the sky darkened. A mist hit us and a few drops fell on my cheeks. Instead…
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