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The weird and wonderful world of Chiloé
Sunshine in Santiago. Salsa and street art in Valparaiso. Volcanoes, hot springs and cycling in Pucon. When I arrived on Chiloé island, I was already living the Chilean good life. The air was fresh, the skies were blue and there seemed to be a hot chocolate or a glass of red wine around every corner. […]
Climbing Villarrica volcano
February 12, 2012
Last time I tried to climb a volcano, I swore I would never again climb so much as a flight of stairs. My reaction to the altitude was unexpected at best. I couldn’t walk 20 steps without stopping. My calves stopped working and I couldn’t breathe. When I eventually made it to the edge of […]
Chile: First impressions
February 11, 2012
I once rolled my ankle in Bogotá and fell into the road. I remember this incident because it nearly killed me. Bogotá drivers have no respect for human life. I doubt they use the phrase ‘hit-and-run’ – a ‘hit-and-pause’ would be more shocking. Strolling through Santiago, enjoying the sun and the leafy streets, I came […]
Bloggies 2012
February 9, 2012
I write this sitting in a log cabin, staring at an absurdly large bottle of red wine that I have just bought for less than 10,000 Colombian pesos. Yes, I am in Chile – the Patagonia end – slowly recovering from days of hiking, climbing and thermal spas. I have absurdly red cheeks and a […]
The Children of Latin America
February 1, 2012
People sometimes ask me why I never used to use photographs on my blog. They’re right – it was always a case of one, or none when it comes to pictures – although nowadays I am much better. Perhaps I was lazy or perhaps I suspected that if a photograph really does tell a 1,000 […]
February 21, 2012
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