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The day I climbed an active volcano...

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April 14th 2010
Up for a 7am pick up to the active volcano - Mount Villarrica. I'd like to tell you a little about the journey but unfortunately, I was asleep for all of it. Since starting to travel, I have discovered this amazing ability to fall asleep anywhere, any time. It's a gift! One that I hope not to lose. Upon reaching the volcano, we gathered all of our stuff together, were given an ice-pick and told ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Pucón

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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