Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

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December 21st 2007
Ah, back in civilization! OK, so an overnight hike is not the longest time I've been in the bush, but it's always nice to have a hot shower and a shave. And not have to squat. The last two days I ventured into the famed Torres del Paine (pronunced "pi-nee") National Park. This is the park where the massive towers that you always see when tourist agencies advertise Patagonia, whether it's Chilea ... read more

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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