Me with my mom-in-law Virginia

Happy Fiestas Patrias!!

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September 27th 2009
Here are some fun pictures and videos from the Sept. 18th celebration here in Chile. We spent 3 days in Santiago with Carlos' family. We had a great time! FUN facts about Sept 18th: 1. The beginning of the Independence movement is traditionally dated as September 18, 1810 2. Chileans can ONLY fly their flag in Sept. If you don't fly it in Sept. , there is a fine. If you fly ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Viña del Mar

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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