the boys in the stream at the botanical gardens

Good bye Vina del Mar

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December 1st 2006
We are now preparing to leave Vina del Mar and begin our final travels in South America before returning to New Mexico. Our friend, Sara left to spend the holidays in the states. She is the first friend we made in Chile and we affectionately call her “Science Girl Sara” - she used to teach science to kids in Colorado. Luckily, we were able to squeeze in a final visit with her before she le ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Santiago

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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