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At sunset the Andes appear pink. I took this picture from my bedroom window. It's really quite splendid.
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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 in... [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 in... [read more] Blog: Santiago Update, A Blog to Pass the Time.
Date: July 11th 2008
Tuesday in Santiago there were a large number of people protesting, mainly education. It started as a peaceful march, but then, according to my friend who was nearby, someone threw a rock and all hell broke loose. The march was never ok-ed by the government, so the police were more or less just waiting for something to happen. Sewage water was sprayed and tear gas released. I just missed most of i ... read more
Date: July 11th 2008
Tuesday in Santiago there were a large number of people protesting, mainly education. It started as a peaceful march, but then, according to my friend who was nearby, someone threw a rock and all hell broke loose. The march was never ok-ed by the government, so the police were more or less just waiting for something to happen. Sewage water was sprayed and tear gas released. I just missed most of i ... read more
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I'm a Gemini. I enjoy long walks on foreign beaches, traveling, learning Spanish, making mix tapes, taking pictures, things of that nature, making music.
I'm very close (a month) to embarking on my grand Danish/European adventure - aka my second study abroad trip. This blog contains nonsense from my first study abroad to Chile, and will include nonsense from Denmark and other countries. And by nonsense I mean brilliance.... full info
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