South America a land of Ancient ruins, salt flats seen from space, deserts that never experience rain, the third largest ice cap in the world and more!
At 10,000 Chilean pesos (US$15) per person, the entrance fee to hike up Cerro Castillo is steeper than the climb itself. It’s possibly the most expensive hike fee in Latin America. It’s a stunning hike, no doubt, but we got to do it for free. At first, it was CLP2,000, then it jumped to CLP5,000 …
Claudio leaned far over the bow of the ship. The mist was so thick that he could barely see the shore. The cold dampness was held at bay by the thick wool of his chamanto. There! For just a moment he thought he caught a glimpse of her flowing, blonde hair as she danced. And …
I held up the little stuffed bear and ran my fingers through its tiny purple cape. The bear was not even especially cute, but it held much sentimental value to me. Todd, my best friend in high school, gave this little bear to me. Todd died just a few short years later of cancer while I was …
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Patagonia You might have some outdoor gear or clothing with a label that says Patagonia. Did you know that the logo for this company is the outline of Mt Fitz Roy located in the real place called Patagonia? The Patagonia region is in South America encompassing the lower portion of both Argentina and Chile. The land mass within …
Updated 03/02/2020 Tonight I am reminded that I am a tiny speck of dust on a small mass of matter floating in a vast galaxy. I lean over the small aperture that gives me a view into worlds far beyond us. Excitement surges through me as I see the big red spot of Jupiter come …
Mendoza, Argentina has been a journey into many art forms for us, from its tree-lined streets and charming parks to its surrounding wineries and the friendly people that live in it. We came to see the city and to sample the wine, but we ended up with so much more. Mendoza’s Ancient Canals Mendoza is …
We were warned about the danger and the chances that we would be robbed, stabbed, or shot. Before we crossed over into Brazil, I took off my necklace and locked my purse away in my backpack. We would take extra precautions, follow some safety tips and did not carry or wear anything visibly that might …
It is a desert. At first glance, one may be impressed by the flat-topped mountains that surround the valleys but there is so much more. It is in the exploration of this area, in the details, in the hidden-away caves and waterfalls that fly, or in the beautifully carved stones of the rivers, smooth and …
The darkness closed around us like a layer of black oil, not even a little glow from a random piece of electronic equipment appeared. Nothing could be seen in any direction. The silence was complete and the air absolutely still. I found the absence of sensory distraction peaceful. I took a deep breath and relaxed, …
Pink Dolphins may sound like a mythical creature but they indeed exist in freshwater rivers. Spotting pink dolphins was on my list of things to see while on our Amazon jungle tour. I had no interest in swimming with dolphins in captivity so I would take my chances and hope to see one in the …
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