Chaiten, Chile

Chaiten, Chile 6 Months After the Eruption

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January 31st 2009
The mini-bus arrived in Puhuyuapi 30 minutes early, and we got the last two seats in the back row. The bus was filled to capacity with 17 passengers. The luggage stacked high behind our seat was barely held in place by a rope and threatened to avalanche at any moment. Everyone held bags on their laps, or at their feet…it was packed. We drove for about an hour down the bumpy gravel road befor ... read more

South America » Chile

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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