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Climbing Villarrica volcano
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 […]
February 12, 2012
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