One our way to visit the geyser region at El Tatio, we stopped at a lagoon at about 13,000 ft to view the flamingos that live there. I had always thought flamingos lived in tropical regions, closer to oceans and marshes, though flamingos live and thrive in this area of the Andes Mountains. There are […]
Hidden Waterfall Hike in Atacama
We opted against another hike in the cactus valley, and instead we opted for a hike to a hidden waterfall in a gorge. The waterfall hike had cacti on it, but the cactus valley hike didn’t have a waterfall. We think we made the right choice, enjoying the lush river and waterfall in the desert […]
Jane & Her Atacama Llama Drama
Jane is into fluffy animals, and we’re pretty certain we’ll be adopting a bunny on our return to the US. When visiting Atacama, Jane was pumped to see the llamas (which are domesticated), the Vicunas (a smaller llama creature living high in the mountains), and the Guanaco (a bigger llama creature). We spotted countless Vicunas […]
GoPro + Kids
Jane and Wilson have a tendency towards content production. They consume plenty of movies, apps, and books, though they also make. They both make comics, such as Jane’s Wolverine Woman series. Jane has her daily three on Instagram. Wilson often grabs the iPad to make videos in his room using his stuffed animals as cast […]
Adventures in Buying Katie’s Xmas Present
I’m not great at getting gifts. I’m good at spurring my family to embark on epic and immersive experiences, and on occasion will bring home flowers or perform other generous tasks. But when it comes to holidays and anniversaries, I’m the worst offender of procrastination in gift-buying or not buying gifts at all. I decided […]
Department Stores at Christmas
Katie has previously written about mall culture being alive and well in Chile. We’re now living the Christmas mall miracle. The malls are the center of commercial activity in Santiago. The Christmas decorations are out, inventories are piled high, and people frantically rush through parking lots and stores. It’s such a nostalgic experience. It’s remarkable […]
Chicken Love You T-Shirt, Por Favor
Katie would tell you I despise waiting in line. I don’t cut lines. I avoid them. When it comes to lines, I often decide I can live without whatever consumer-oriented gratification awaits at the end (e.g. the latest restaurant, a freebie, a game, a celebrity autograph, etc.). I can do without it. In this context, […]
Wonderland Santiago and Alice’s Teacup NY
While we were downtown in Santiago, we visited the popular Alice’s tea room, and cafe themed in line with the tale. It was a great experience, with delicious coffee, sandwiches, and treats. I felt I had been there before, as it bore a striking resemblance to Alice’s Teacup in NYC, a cafe with the same […]
Visiting Santa Lucia Hill, Santiago
We finally made the trip to the Santiago city center to explore Santa Lucia Hill and Plaza de Armas. It reminded us of the true size and density of Santiago, and we enjoyed exploring a part of the city that felt different and more vibrant than our corner of the city in Vitacura.
McDonald’s Fries…Just Like Home
This kids now have choir practice in a new location, one that is about a ten minute walk from our home, in a direction we don’t normally walk. Between our home and practice, a McDonald’s. I could smell it while I waited for practice to adjourn. I decided to surprise the kids with a pitstop […]
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