Geysers from afar

This is the view from breakfast.

The Atacama Desert – Barren… yet beautiful

February 17th 2023
As said in Firesign Theatre.... it's the stinking desert! There are those of us who prefer the verdant greens, the lush vegetation, abundant colorful flowers, and a plethora of animal life. While we have come to enjoy these types of venues, we also love to admire the desolate, bleak, stark and wind-swept environs of the desert. This seemingly inhospitable environment possesses its own be ... read more

South America » Chile » Atacama

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

4th March 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I'd love Atacama Desert
I love deserts in general and given that there are Geysers, mines, salt flats and so on there, things I also love, a trip to Atacama Desert would be something for me for sure. I think we have visited the northern end of it by the way. We've been to Southern Peru and western Bolivia so we have probably been in Atacama Desert. /Ake

7th March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

I'd love Atacama Desert
It is a lovely and barren location. I'm sure you would enjoy it. The Valley of the Moon is rather unique. Thanks for following along.

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