Destination: Chile

May 9

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [168]

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 [141] | 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 [165]

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

May 7 - First day in Chile

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By christinebaker | Views [191]

The first “major” occurance turned out to not be major at all (thank goodness). customs was super easy to get through, and miraculously checked luggage arrived quickly. But, my bag never came! there was a family i think from spain, and me, ... Read more >

La Piojera (The Flea House)

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By adelbethanny | Views [2518] | Scholarship Entry

Local treasures are my favorite when it comes to traveling. One of my most memorable is located in Santiago de Chile. It takes the form of a dive bar and is very famous among the locals. They call it ‘La Piojera’. Even though travelers have found this ... Read more >

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Photos: Easter Island - Rapa Nui - Isla de Pascua - Österinsel

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By loreto | Photo Gallery