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 We entered Chile sooner than anticipated in search of a new camera. Argentina was proving fruitless, unless we traveled to Buenos Aires. Chile proved to be the most civilized country since leaving the US - no police, military, fruits & veg stops or Peaje (tolls). A very affectionate country too, with couples kissing everywhere and most holding hands.
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Jan 4th - 24th
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We were very impressed with how modern Santiago is; huge malls, sushi, Starbucks coffee. While we waited for a new camera to be Fedexed from NY Arelis took up and rapidly became a great Windsurfer. |
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Jan 14th & 25th 2007 | The Central Valley south of Santiago was a nice drive with all the vineyards, fresh fruits and sunflowers growing along the side of the road. Once off the Pan American there are beautiful small towns, lakes and waterfalls. |
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Jan 26th - Feb 2nd 2007 | The Lake District especially around Villarrica, Pucon, Panguipilli, Petrohue, Chiloe, were so green, that with the contrast of the white snow and many shades of blue in the lakes was very picturesque. That, plus the cozy little towns, good restaurants, shops etc it is not surprising that many Chileans holiday here. A better name for the area would be the lake and volcano district - there's always a volcano over your shoulder. |
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Feb 3rd - Feb 2007 |
The Deep South / Patagonia- it is getting colder, more rain and longer days. In many ways the South reminds us of Alaska and some parts of Canada. We could only image this area with a clear blue sky, the glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and mountains. |
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Sept 2004 |
The North - our first taste of Chile a while back. So good was it that we added our photos here too. The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, had fantastic scenery with salt flats, geysers, wildlife and the backdrop of the Andes. Plus one of the most beautiful lakes we have seen, surrounded by mountains, volcanoes, snow and all the desert. Add it to your list of must sees as well! |
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