Carretera Austral (Rte 7) South of Coyhaique

January 30th 2018
It rained last night in Coyhaique, which laid a cover of white across the tops of the mountains. A new look. It was sunny when I left. The temperature dropped from 10 degrees centigrade down to 1.5 degrees as we climbed up over the pass. I was warm. The gravel road was soft but wide and safe. We went up into the clouds and rain, then dropped down into a valley with sunlight and a rainbow. Spectacu ... read more

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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

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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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