The train ride

Last words from South America

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July 30th 2006
Upon leaving the Galapagos we were still on animal hunt, so went straight to the coast to Puerto Lopez, a tiny, relaxed fishing village. We checked into a very laid back, hammock filled hostel and decided to get out on another boat the following day. After a fairly long and interesting wander along the beach while the fish ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Valparaíso

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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