More than a year has passed since our lab was unceremoniously kicked out of the med school by a new administration that verbally took pride in not believing in oncologic and endocrine research. What century they believed to be living…
A Late Bird Relishes Chile as a Majestic Destination
If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, his Poor Richard would be wagging his finger at me. I was a late bird. I had missed a tasty worm to do some freelance writing that would have been a fun gig, but…
Wines of the Week
During the last eight years, we have enjoyed a vast array of Chilean wines, both red and white, and have visited several vineyards. Throughout all, we have come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as a bad…
Never Boar-ed with Dining
WARNING! THIS IS NOT FOR VEGETARIANS! A while back, a student surprised us with a most interesting dinner proposal. He had come into possession of some jabali, that’s Spanish for wild boar, and was interested in taking advantage of my…
Judging Books by Their Covers
While on a flight to Santiago for a conference, I was seated next to a couple that began the trip embraced in a cuddle. At first, I felt a twinge of jealousy, thinking that it could have been my…
Churches, Oysters and the Sea
The remainder of our time on Quinchao was spent exploring the architecture, the countryside and the fruits of the sea. It was a time that could have gone on forever without feeling any degree of dissatisfaction. The gentle slow pace,…
Achao, Where Everywhere Was a Song and a Celebration
On the heels of the earthquake in the north, and the massive fire that ravaged the hillsides of Valporaiso, it seemed a bit shallow to write about the frolics and pleasures of the summer’s travels. However, with the passage of…
The Drive to Chiloe
Our journey to Quinchao proved to be as fascinating as the destination itself. We passed through so many communities and regions that merited their own exploration that they will remain in our thoughts for future travels. One community that was…
8.2 Earthquake and Tsunami in Iquique and Northern Region
I was in the kitchen preparing our plates for dinner last night when my partner called to me to come quickly to the living room. An earthquake had just occurred in Iquique, in the northern part of the country and…
Camping Along the Banks of Huequecura
While summer was in full swing, the heat had turned me into a lazy writer. Our corner office was bathed in strong, debilitating sunlight for most of the day, and it was impossible to stay focused on anything for long.…