San Pedro de Atacama - Lagunas Antiplanos

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October 10th 2013

Published: January 22nd 2014

The next day, Sergio offered to take us exploring the Antiplanos Lagunas (high altitude lagoons/lakes) located south of San Pedro. Elodie (my roommate) and I jumped at the chance, but Sergi & Miri decided to give it a miss. So, generous as he is, Sergio offered the spare seats to Ashley and Claudia, two American girls staying at his hostel. So, with a full car, we headed out for another day of ad... Read Full Entry

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Susan Storr

Sue Treadie

This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info

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Caught in the act!

Trying to zoom in on some wild life. Very elegant-not! Courtesy of Sergio......hmmm

Heading back

Regrettably, it's time to go.

Time for more shots

Red, eroded gullies

Sergio just had to jump out and grab a few shots & do a bit of quick exploring.

Heading home at sunset

Sergio- Chauffeur extraordinaire!

The rabble in the back!

Ashley, Claudia, Moi

22nd January 2014

gail
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looks lonely
Looks like a very desolate place Sue, interesting landscapes but

23rd January 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Desolate yes, lonely no!!
Gail, I love these landscapes and I loved the fact we had the place to ourselves. I'm a bit selfish like that...... Saying that, couldn't live in this environment. Very harsh life, I would imagine.

23rd January 2014

Eddie "Kuntfoo" Chung Gon
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"Adventure Travel Photography at its Finest !"
Treadie ... grrr ... such is the beauty of what you have recorded, I now realize that I will have to again upgrade my own cameras ! To gain their sponsorship in exchange for your adventure travel blog and travel images, you seriously should contact the International Kathmandu Out-Fitting Business (NZ based) You are worth sponsorship , as you have now proved yourself to be 'a proper travel photo -journalist' ! Thank you . Eddie x

23rd January 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Such accolades!
Thx Eddie, such lovely comments, but it's pretty difficult to take a bad shot in places like this!! Only using a Canon point and shoot. No professional photo-journalist here! ;)

23rd January 2014

Spas
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WOW
Tready!!!!! Hello :) Thanks for the update. What beautiful places......... stunning. Great to see your happy face and to know that you are enjoying your holiday. XXXXXX Spas

24th January 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Spas!
Yep, it's been a while, hasn't it? Glad you're enjoying them. Hope all goes well with you. Best Wishes for a great 1st week back at your new school next week! Hugs xxxx

23rd January 2014

Lesley Ritchie
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San Pedro de Atacama
Great photos, brought many happy memories of our trip along the same trails.

24th January 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Lesley!!
Me, too. It's been 3mths since I was there, so a bit of a trip down memory lane even for me! Ha!

27th January 2014

Sharon Adamson
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Looks like you are having a wonderful trip. Keep enjoying. Your blog is interesting.

5th February 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi Sharon!
Another one coming up!!

1st February 2014

Anne Wasley (Wally)
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Happy New Year Treadie!
Hi Treadie, Fantastic photos again! You sound as though your having a great time. On On Wally xx

5th February 2014

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hashy Chinese New Year to You, Wal!
Glad you're still enjoying the blogs, Wal! Even though these are more than 3 mths after the fact! Another one coming up now!

24th February 2014

pete rider
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wow
nice shot Sue

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