The rain caused more crystals

It looks like snow

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

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D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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24th February 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Rain where it never rains
San Pedro de Atacama with flooded streets. Did they say whether that has happened before? If that's not climate change, what is it???

2nd March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Rain where it never rains
They said in this part of the desert it happens from time to time but not frequent. Our timing was good. They didn't comment much on global warming.

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