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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... [read more]
Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... [read more] Blog: Santiago
Date: February 3rd 2007
First three weeks in Santiago, studying Spanish, gorging on seafood, getting to know the culture and people. The arrival was spectacular. After 24 hours of travel and 3 plane changes, I woke up with a grand view on Santiago from atop, a city surrounded by mountains, in a close proximity of the ocean. I was also able to discern the vineyards, as tiny spots of green space, nested in the suburbs of ... read more
Date: February 3rd 2007
First three weeks in Santiago, studying Spanish, gorging on seafood, getting to know the culture and people. The arrival was spectacular. After 24 hours of travel and 3 plane changes, I woke up with a grand view on Santiago from atop, a city surrounded by mountains, in a close proximity of the ocean. I was also able to discern the vineyards, as tiny spots of green space, nested in the suburbs of ... read more
