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April 1st 2015
Published: April 12th 2015
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I will have to wait for the fog, the flying salt, the scattered sun, for the sea to breathe and breathe on me, because water is not just water, but a hazy intrusion, and the waves roll in the air like invisible horses. Pablo Neruda, 1904 – 1973. As Dave finished in Antarctica and Theresa finished in Northern Canada, one flew north and the other flew south. We met up at our thirteenth floor... Read Full Entry



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One cerro (hill) One cerro (hill)
One cerro (hill)

One community in Valpo
Kitty art Kitty art
Kitty art

in Valpo
Mural Mural
Mural

in Valpo by famous artist, INTI
The PortThe Port
The Port

Valparaiso is Chile's most important port
Entire streets Entire streets
Entire streets

filled with art. Valpo
Bathroom SupperBathroom Supper
Bathroom Supper

You gotta make supper somewhere. Tucuman, Argentina
SaltaSalta
Salta

A colonial city
TelefericoTeleferico
Teleferico

The aerosilla (air chair) or teleferico in Salta, Argentina
PurmamarcaPurmamarca
Purmamarca

The desert rocks of Quebrada de Humahuaca
PurmamarcaPurmamarca
Purmamarca

The desert colours of Quebrada de Humahuaca
Mechanical ProblemsMechanical Problems
Mechanical Problems

At 4000 metres above sea level
The Provincial BoundaryThe Provincial Boundary
The Provincial Boundary

Over 4000 metres above sea level and the boundry between Jujuy and Salta provinces of Argentina.
Iruya, ArgentinaIruya, Argentina
Iruya, Argentina

In an amazing setting
Iruya ValleyIruya Valley
Iruya Valley

The dry valleys of Argentina's northwest
Pretty IruyaPretty Iruya
Pretty Iruya

A stunning place
The Road to TownThe Road to Town
The Road to Town

The final leg of the road to Iruya
Our FriendOur Friend
Our Friend

In Iruya



14th April 2015
Mural in Valpo

Lovely journey!
You've just visited some of my favorite places--Valpo and Neruda's home(s), the multicolored Quebrada de Humahuaca and best of all friendly Iruya perched in the mountains with its infinite places to explore. Hope you keep running into friends and enjoying magical moments.
15th April 2015

Hey D & T: Great to hear from you! Loved the photos of the street art! Lots of inspiration there...
15th April 2015

Between Worlds
Loved your explanation of the world between where you've come from and where you are. Fantastic concept. As you say a poetry of comparison that does not last for long. The city full of art work, the streets are alive. Ineed the small things.

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