Chile 2/2

Mar 20, 20221 min read

They say you never forget…

Today, 3/10/22, we decided not to do the higher altitude hike when I realized we had to go to an altitude between EBC and Kili - an...

Mar 13, 20222 min read

Rio Blanca at 14000 feet

Today, March 9, 2022, we did the full day preparatory high altitude hike to see the El Tatio geysers and Rio Blanco. It’s the best hike...

Mar 12, 20221 min read

Our afternoon hike to Matacilla and star gazing on 3/8/22

In the afternoon we were offered another hike - about 3 miles - to look at the area around the Domeyko Mountain Range. In this area we...

Mar 12, 20222 min read

Puritama hike for the morning of 3/8/22 - hot springs and new friends

On the morning of Women’s Day 2022, we breakfasted early on eggs and coffee in order to make our pick up time. We took a van to Guatín,...

Mar 12, 20222 min read

Huayra - half day journey to the Valley of the Moon March 7, 2022

Went of short hike (2.4 miles) after siesta to an area where there was an old salt mine. The van went through an area reminiscent of a...

Mar 10, 20222 min read

We make it to Atacama!

It feels like a milestone - we finally make it to Atacama on 3/7/22 after 2 years and lots of itinerary changes and Chris’ hard work. We...

Mar 10, 20221 min read

We Arrive in Santiago

Well, we got here on 3/6/22 and managed to be first off the plane to go through the health checks. There we had to wait because the lab...

Mar 6, 20223 min read

Did I mention we’re going first class?

Yes, we’re going first class on one of BAs longest routes - how fun is this? Pretty fun! We were sure the flight was going to be...

Mar 6, 20222 min read

Going to Chile

2 years in the making and the day has finally come to take our trip to Chile. Chris made all these reservations just as Covid was...