One of the benefits of living in Concepcion is having relatively easy access to many destinations for recreation and relaxation. One of our favorite weekend getaways is to the Nevados de Chillan, which is home to three active stratovolcanoes, Volcán…
Sometimes the best-laid plans are the ones never made. Such was the case with one sunny Saturday afternoon. Uncertain of how to spend the day, we had started off at the office, checking emails, checking the progress of experiments, checking…
Rain approaching the mountains had forced a change in plans for Easter weekend. We had hoped to spend one last weekend camping in Alto Bio Bio before the rains and cold of Chilean winter set in, but nature had other…
There are many ways to experience Lago Lleu Lleu, the cradle of our earthquake experience. While the earth had convulsed in seismic waves during Chile´s 8.8 quake, and the land had risen more than 9 meters, my mate and I…
Let us first be as simple and well as Nature ourselves, dispel the clouds which hang over our brows, and take up a little life into our pores. – Henry David Thoreau Some regions in Chile are so special that…
When a light is turned on, a faucet opened, a burner lit, little thought is given to all that has been sacrificed to make such daily conveniences possible. The quest to provide human comforts has often precipitated the degradation, the…
While the sun blanketed the late afternoon in warmth, we drove to Hualqui, to visit with a friend, and. to pick up an order placed with a woman who makes mouthwatering tortilla and fresh cheese. The tortilla, more correctly known…
During the third week of February, we made our annual pilgrimage to Lago Lleu Lleu to rejoice in life and appreciation of being protected during the 8.8 earthquake. Although two years have passed, our experiences are still ever present in…
To make the most of the remaining weeks of summer recess, we headed out on the road to rediscover our sanity and regain zest for life. The first part of our revitalization was to be devoted to sun, fun and…
Put your hands into the earth and you´ll be energized. For several days after returning from a month-long trek that lead from the winding Chilean coastline and beaches to the mountainous borders near Argentina, to national volcanic park preserves, outdoor…