Our ride over the Andes begins.

Over the Andes and Through the Woods - Mendoza to Santiago

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November 9th 2006
Bus Ride - Mendoza to Santiago We asked for a 7:00 wake up call because we had to catch the bus to take us over the Andes into Santiago, Chile. The call came, and bleary eyed, we packed up all our stuff and waited for our breakfast. We waited and waited, annoyed because they were supposed to bring it at 7:30, and it wasn’t there, and we were going to be late. It wasn’t until we called dow ... 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