Flor del Campo

Flor took us step by step through the process of making something as simple as a cap. She sheers the sheep, washes the wool, dries the wool, picks out any dirt left in the wool, and then spins it by hand into yarn. Finally, she knits her goods-as seen here in her wheelbarrow.

Flor del Campo

March 16th 2006
It wasn´t going to be a long trip- just a few days in the country, taking in the Chilean countryside, bathing in their ever popular natural thermal baths, and relaxing. It felt great to be at the wheel of our own vehicle, masters of our own destiny, not limited by bus routes and tour operators. We promised ourselves to avoid tourist traps and take the road less traveled. We visited some waterfa ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Pucón

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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