Trees in Camino de los Vientos

Patagonia

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October 8th 2006
When we arrived at Punta Arenas airport, Patagonia, it was obvious from the clouds that we were somewhere a little different. Amy described it as a Ghostbusters sky - dark forms gathering above Dana´s apartment just before Zule breaks through from the spirit world. A quick stop in the North Face shop (waterproof trousers us$240) and a small beer later (us$3 for a can) we remembered just how exp ... read more

South America » Chile » Magallanes » Puerto Natales

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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