Saint Cristobal Park

Santiago, Chile: A Long Way from Anywhere

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October 25th 2011
I am guessing you are reading this blog because you're interested in Santiago, Chile, or what I'm up to, more or less in that order. I will try to be somewhat informative, and personal where I feel open and honest. Exactly nine days ago, my husband Don and I arrived in Santiago, Chile, on a sunny spring day. As the local weather forecasts describes everyday, there is "abundant sunshi ... 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