This is the Chilean capitol building--just a little imposing, don't you think? It's in Valparaiso, even though the capitol is Santiago. I have no idea how that works, but okay!
The Plunge August 30th 2010 Hey everybody! So I’ve reached the end of my first week here. Did I dip my toes into the water of Chilean life? Not a chance! I cannonballed straight into the deep end and am loving it!
So let’s see if I can remember everything that’s happened this week because wow has it been busy! (And a forewarning: this entry’s a big’un*)
*Note: I’m going to start taking short, 360-degree videos ... read more
South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Petorca » La Ligua 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