As every day here has been at least in the high eighties since I can remember, I take a reprieve from the dog days of summer via photos I shot two years ago at my lovely home in West Virginia. I’ll never forget that by that point in my life, due to changing hemispheres so often, it was my third consecutive winter, only to be followed by another upon my “permanent” return to Chile. Oh how I wanted to feel the heat of the very sun heating me now.
So, it may be hot, but I can’t complain.
Days upon days of cold allowed large icicles to form and loom from the roof of my house. However, due to temperatures finally rising, these winter wonders were short lived.
I think it’s fairly obvious why we call him “whale dog.”
I’ve never seen this guy move outside of a 100 meter radius from where he ALWAYS is, his home. I’ve lived in this area for more than a year now and it never fails, when I pass by, there he is, in all his whale dog glory. Continue reading Whale Dog→
On January 26, 2012, a fire swept through a historical area of Valparaíso, damaging ten commercial locales and injuring several people.
One of those affected was the Escuela de Samba Valparaíso, a school dedicated to the art of percussion. More than 60 large drums, various musical instruments and costumes, totaling around $6 million Chilean Pesos ($12,000 USD), were lost. It is as the school’s director Ronny Mancilla says, a real tragedy. Continue reading The Beat Goes On…→
Playing a very intimate acoustic session in a funky little bar in Bellavista last night, Perota Chingo has won my heart. Their voices are amazing and when the two girls harmonize, well, it’s pure melodious balance.
It’s been a hot second since I’ve posted a Monday Memory. So many things going on. However, as this is one of my fondest memories, it’s time. It was such a large phlog that I’ve decided to break it up into two posts, so check back next Monday for the rest!
Lago Llanquihue, Chile
“All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be.”
It was around 6:30 a.m. when Ian and I headed out with our cameras in order to photograph the aftermath, a.k.a. New Year’s Day. Continue reading The aftermath…→
One of the best ends to a year I’ve ever had, being in Valparaíso for New Year’s festivities was simply fantastic. Known as the best New Year’s party in all of South America, this lovely port town, composed of 42 hills, promises an amazing fireworks show and a party that lasts way into the next day. (Check back tomorrow for more on that subject.) Continue reading Welcome 2012→
For Christmas 2011, I have found yet another lovely family willing to open their home and let this foreigner take part in their traditions, sparing me the loneliness that comes when living so far from home, from family. Continue reading So this is Christmas→
Valparaíso, a World Heritage Site, and a wonder of Chile, just an hour and a half from Santiago. It’s colorful, artsy and on the ocean, what more could you want?
Education is only a foundation…gathering as an organized public, we take back what is ours.
In 1843, the Universidad de Chile opened its doors to provide quality higher education. Its first building, located on Alemeda, is a beautiful structure full of history. It has now become the pinnacle for protestors, graffitied with frustration, by those demanding a major overhaul of Chile’s current higher education system. What they’re seeking is free education for todos, all. Continue reading Free Education→
