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March 29th 2007

Published: March 29th 2007

Five girls: three from the States (Alex, Liz, and myself), one from Brazil (Geisa, pronounced Jayza), and Marketa, from the Czech Republic. A plane, a bus, a ferry, and a trip from Santiago, Chile to Puerto Montt, then to an island in the south of Chile, Chiloe. Here, I'll give you the raw, unedited version from the scribbly pocket journal where i record spontaneous thoughts and impressions. "D... Read Full Entry

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Wooden church

Yes. The wooden church architecture was quite impressive. I'm trying to picture them doing this without modern tools or technology....

Faraway lands

Part of the scenery. We fit right in.

Climbing

Okay, so we may have climbed the volcanoe with the help of four wheels. But the view was still incredible.

Glory

Some things are just too big for pictures.

Free to dance

Can't remember the last time I danced on a volcanoe.

Parting

Hello, this is us, your tour guides. There is a volcano peak behind us. Please take notice.

Blue

I'm pretty sure a new type of blue was invented for this region.

Capture

trying to capture the essence that is me, and this huge, huge image I'm taking in is a very difficult thing. I actually couldn't believe it myself. This shot may have been taken as much to convince myself I was there as to convince you.

The road is winding

A beautiful journey. And the explanation for some queasiness at the bottom of the volcano.

Lago Verde

A boat ride in "Lake Esmeralda," named by those who discovered it because of its eerily intense green/blue waters. I wanted to use it to paint my room.

Colorplay

God likes to play with color as much as me? Whats that you say? More?

Boatride

In the midst of capturing spectacular sights with our eye lenses and camera lenses. There are some things that you will forever feel bonded for experiencing together. An idling boat ride accross Lake Esmeralda by a weathered and leathered fisherman is one of them.

I somehow find...

...you and I collide...

Tunnels and lagoons

Alex, squeezed awkwardly between other passengers, was kind enough to take this picture.

Connection

Do you see a similarity? I told you I was home!

Layers

"Onions have layers. Ogres have layers..." So do andes mountains.

More pretties

Once again, me equals face plastered to dirty airplane window beholding a sight I thought I would have to be in another life to see....

Emeralds

I can't get over the color. Lake Esmeralda, and the boat we took for our phenomenal view.

Saltos

After hearing so much, I was so glad to finally see them!!

But....but.....

"How'd the rocks get like that?" I asked Omar, the tour guide. He put his head in his hands. "Have you listened to nothing I've said this whole day? Those aren't rocks, they're LAVA!"

Photogenic

Kindof speaks for itself.

29th March 2007

mary
non-member comment

wow
wow. says it all.

29th March 2007

gray Miller
non-member comment

diana! you're an incredible writer and an amazing photographer. :) i am so glad you are throwing yourself totally and completely into this experience, and enjoying it (and learning!) so much! i love you!! :)

19th April 2007

Alice Cheng
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It looks like you're having a blast! I hope you're really enjoying yourself and having a great experience. I definitely can't wait to hear more!

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