Ben and Ovie at the playground

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs

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October 24th 2006
Steve has gone back to the states to study and take his test. We are getting to know Vina del Mar and Chile, and starting to settle in. We had another visit with Jorge and Yoya and their family. They are such warm and welcoming people. We try our first mate, thatś "mah-tay". It is very strong!! Mas fuerte! And the hot straw is a bit weird, but I could get used to it. When asked what he ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Viña del Mar

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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