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The terrific Torres!

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March 17th 2008
Thursday 6th March As we drive into Torres del Paine national park we see the magnificent granite towers that the park is famous for. They really are amazing and I feel so honoured to be here! Our campsite is next to a lake with a view of the towers and the first sunset is the best we see. Friday 7th March Almost the whole group of us do the Torres walk which leads up to the granite towers. T ... read more

South America » Chile » Magallanes » Torres del Paine

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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