Destination 2011 Revealed
Today I have tentatively decided that the next destination will be Chile & Easter Island (and maybe western Argentina). The dates are still tentative but departure will be approximately the middle...
View Article2011 Chile Flights Purchased
Having my time off request approved was a big relief. I was after all asking for quite a bit of time off. . I decided to begin looking for the flights. I know that booking this far in advanced is often...
View Article2011 Flight Purchased: Easter Island
Today I purchased my flights from Santiago de Chile to the island of Rapa Nui or Easter Island. I have given myself one full day in Santiago before departing the following day to the Island. Once I...
View ArticleHiking in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine: Los Torres I have been thinking a lot about doing a hiking trip into Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, and have finally come to the conclusion that yes, this is something...
View Article2011 Flight Purchased: Santiago to Punta Arenas
Today I purchased my flights from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas to position myself for trekking in Patagonia. For more information on the flights, please visit the 2011b - Flight Information page...
View Article‘Iorana Rapa Nui
Many greetings from Easter Island. Located at just over 2,500 miles from the continent of South America, Easter Island is like nowhere else on earth. It is historically intriguing, culturally...
View ArticleMana move the Moai
The last few days on Rapa Nui were spent trying to discover the answers to my questions: 1.) why were the moai created and 2) how were they transported across the island. Sunset at Ahu Ko Te Riku The...
View ArticleTrekking the W+ in Torres del Paine (Days 1-3)
Located at the far reaches of the earth lies Patagonia. An intense, windswept region teeming with gorgeously dramatic mountains, enormous glaciers, vibrant lakes, glacial rivers and of course, strong...
View ArticleTrekking the W+ in Torres del Paine (Days 4 & 5)
This part is still being written, so hold onto your hats while it's completed. The W-trek+ in Torres del Paine National Park, 2011 Day 4 26-December-2011 Distance: 20,5 km (12,7 miles) Time: 7-hours...
View ArticlePOTD: Chile: Torres del Paine
One of the most beautiful areas of the world that I have had the pleasure of visiting is Patagonia. A vast wilderness located at the far reaches of the earth, in southern Chile and Argentina. The...
View ArticlePOTD: Easter Island: Ahu
Easter Island is a very enigmatic place. Located about 6 hours by flight from the nearest landmass, Easter Island is home to the moai. No one really knows why they were built but there is a lot of...
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