San Pedro de Atacama - Around Town

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October 8th 2013

Published: November 17th 2013

San Pedro de Atacama- a small village of about 5000 local inhabitants was my next destination. Located in what is considered the driest desert on earth, it's a long, 17hr night bus ride from La Serena. Actually the ride was pretty comfortable (I paid more for the salon cama seat), although I can never sleep on buses or planes. Even got tucked into "bed" by the conductor, who not only allocated... Read Full Entry

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Susan Storr

Sue Treadie

This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info

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Preparing the Group Dinner

My roommate Elodie from France suggested we have a group dinner- so we did 8 or 9 of us! Sergi overseeing proceedings.

Waiting, waiting.....

It was getting later.... and we were getting hungrier and hungrier!!!

The salad arrives.......

Elodie and Ana Maria present the rest....

Enjoying a beer

Don't be too surprised.....

The legend of the Lechuga begins.....

A lesson in euphemisms & street language for a number of us- particularly Miri! You had to be there!

International Dinner Companions

From left to right:Sergi (Spain), Miri (Switzerland), Jose (Mexico), Sergio (Argentina),Elodie (France), Sue (Australia), Ana Maria (Spain) , matias (Chile). Late arrival Jonathan (UK) (not in photo)

Sergi's Spaghetti

Sergi loves his pasta!!

Travelling on.....

As the days pass, different people move on. Here we say goodbye to Matias

Miri is next........

Us with, of course, the "lechuga" (lettuce).

Elodie is joining Miri

The girls are moving on across to Salta, Argentina with Sergio.

Sergio too!

Sergio is driving back into Argentina with the girls to accompany him. Sergi and I are staying- waiting for our trips across the Salar to Bolivia.

Here's looking at you!

Miri all set to go relaxing in the back of Sergio's "limo". I'll miss her company..

Meet Anton & Antonio

Two more people I met at Hostal Rural. Anton was heading across the Salar the same day as me, except with a different company. Thought for sure I'd see him at some point- but no! Friendly Antonio was up early and wanted a chat and a photo before we left.

18th November 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Early morning desert
You've captured some lovely photos.

18th November 2013

SpeedDog
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OnOn
Hay Treddi, Wot a trip mate,keep them coming, Mississippi and himself are enjoying the ride.SpeedDog

24th November 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Heh Speedy!
Welcome aboard!! Yep, enjoying putting them together, but not always easy while on the road! Hugs to Mississippi xx

18th November 2013

Gail
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love the blogs
Again the photos are great Sue, and meeting lots of people, continue to have a fabulous time my friend, we miss you,xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

24th November 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Hi again!
So glad you're continuing to enjoy the blogs, gail. Hope to have the second one in this series out later today.

14th December 2013

Anne Wasley (Wally)
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Sorry hav'nt been in touch for a while
Hi Treadie, Photos are great! My mother has been very sick, been down to Melbourne several times & going down for Xmas. She could have a Cardiac Arrest at any time. (weak heart) Have a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year! On On Wally xx

23rd December 2013

Sue Treadie
Susan Storr

Merry Xmas Wal!
Hi Wal, Sorry to hear your Mum's unwell. Hope Xmas goes smoothly down in Melbourne. Apologies for the delay in responding, but internet way down here has been incredibly slow and I couldn't load my website to check it out! Here's to a fantastic 2014!!

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