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Colina, Chile - first days

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March 19th 2009
We have settled in here at Colina, Chile. The church has made us feel at home, making sure that all of our needs are being met while we are here. One church member has offered their van to us for the 2 weeks which is giving us a lot of needed flexibility. The first day of the dental clinic, Mel saw 17 patients. He was interviewed by TVN, the local television station. Jessica went with the mobile v ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Santiago

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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