Destination: Chile

May 12

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [236]

by this day we had already attempted to visit the neighboring strawberry farm a few times, but the farmers hadnt been home until today. we chatted with them for a little while and i got a mini tour of the farm. then the wife (Clamira) gave us some amazing ... Read more >

May 11

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [223]

on monday i spend most the afternoon doing an epic amount of dishes because it had been super windy up to this day, and so he didnt light the water heater pilot light (which is outside). we didnt travel anywhere this day, but did some more walking around ... Read more >

May 10

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [231]

on sunday i got the grand tour around his property. it’s just mind-blowing how breathtaking his views are! i cant remember what he was doing, but i was left alone for a second at a swinging chair he has set up overlooking one side of the bluff ... Read more >

May 9

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [214]

didnt do much on friday because we woke up quite late (we were both recovering from traveling and whatnot). so on saturday he gave me a tour of the nearby towns north of us and gave me the history of what happened after the 2010 earthquake/tsunami, which ... Read more >

Photos: May 23 & 25

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Photos: May 17 & 20

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Photos: May 14

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Photos: May 13

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Photos: May 11-12

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Photos: May 9-10

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Photos: May 8

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Photos: Volcano!

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By mumunkey | Photo Gallery

Frodo, Volcano, Pisco!

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By mumunkey | Views [183] | Scholarship Entry

In 2009, I climbed Villarica, one of Chile's most active volcanoes; this was an experience that, at points, I felt like Frodo Baggins hoping to be rescued by Gwaihir, the Great Eagle, from Mount Doom. With its eruption this past March, I remembered my ... Read more >

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May 8

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [221]

i woke up before max and made a lovely bowl of oatmeal with fresh strawberries he picked the day before. woke up late because we were up so late the previous night. he picked a ton of strawberries and they were in a big bucket, so i felt inclined to ... Read more >

Photos: May 7

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Photo Gallery