It’s been almost a year since the Great Quake, and in remembrance of our experience, we returned to camp once more on the banks of Lago Lleu Lleu. Little had changed since February 27. Two of the docks still lay…
Valle Las Trancas
Anxious to get away from Concepcion for awhile, and to not be reminded of being far from loved ones, we awoke early on Christmas morning, packed suitcases and our “traveling pantry,” and headed out with friends in search of a…
La Casa de Neruda in Isla Negra
The beauty of the land and seascape surrounding the house of Neruda in Isla Negra is calling to my soul like a siren. I hear the music of the sea and am lured to crash myself upon the rocky shore.…
Tumbes Arises
Although tired from our visit to Viña and my classes in Santiago, we decided to take a brief excursion to Tumbes, a small fishing community near Talcahuano that had suffered greatly during the earthquake and tsunami. We didn’t know what…
It’s Another Holiday?
Tomorrow is the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen, and it is always a surprise to find that another holiday is upon us. It seems that just when I am getting settled back into a routine, we’re off for another…
Pucon, an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Dream Vacation
Situated along the banks of Lago Villarica, in the shadows of the Villarica Volcano, Pucon has long been a destination for those who have a passion for nature and adventure. Virtually every type of outdoor sport, from horseback riding and…
My Weekend for a Fish
It was a cold, drizzly Autumn Saturday, and the afternoon cried out for a return to normal weekend life. In Chile, regardless of the weather, weekends are perfect for drives along the coast to enjoy the beauty of the ocean…
Camping on the Banks of Lago Lleu Lleu
They say that life happens while you are making plans. In Chile, life happens with no plans needed. We had been back from Pucon for only a couple of days when René, one of Sergio’s lifelong friends, said that he…