Looking out to sea

January 28th 2018
The river runs from the Chile-Argentina border down to the Pacific. Blue and clear, it had become a raging torrent when my road joined and followed it Southwest through the mountains. What was unexpected was to find a large group of rafters and kayakers going down it. That looked really scary. I followed them down to where they took out. The organizers and some of the clients were Americans. They ... read more

South America » Chile » Aisén » Puyuhuapi

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

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Jim Coates

Profession: Photographer and retired agricultural economist. Favourite music: Kris Kristofferson, Malena Muyala, Regina Spektor, Schubert's Symphonies, Symphonie Fantastique, Holly Williams. Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay. Favourite movie: Casablanca, Dr Strangelove, El baño del Papa, The Bourne Ultimatum, Men in Tights. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French. Church: Mount Olivet UMC, Arlington, VA Favourite quote: Play for more than you can afford to lose and you will know the game. Interests and hobbies: Photography, riding and reading. One thing I want to do b... full info

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