Nobody plans to get sick. As a person who assumes good health, and typically ignores any indication to the alternative,… Read more An Unexpected Guest
Category: Year Three, Chile
Weather Patterns
“There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing,” said my son’s preschool teacher many years ago during… Read more Weather Patterns
Glaciers, Fjords, Cliffs, and Penguins
Patagonia is a place where geological time is what matters; where we are scurrying ants next to the power and… Read more Glaciers, Fjords, Cliffs, and Penguins
Under the Volcano
As we pull out of Pucón for the last time, we say goodbye to Volcan Villarrica, the volcano that has… Read more Under the Volcano
From the Andes to the Ocean
“Yeehaw” flooded my ears in tandem with a full body dousing of cold water. I had two breaths in which… Read more From the Andes to the Ocean
Embracing Trees
Wildfires are devouring central Chile as I write this, the result of drought, heat, and human carelessness. The government has… Read more Embracing Trees
Border Run
I know it sounds a bit absurd, but we decided to take a vacation last week. It must seem like… Read more Border Run
The Garden of Life
It’s finally spring on our mountainside near Pucón. Lupines and daisies splash purple, white, and yellow across the green hill… Read more The Garden of Life
Giving Thanks in Pucón
How does one celebrate a 100% American holiday far from U.S soil? If you have been following our blog posts… Read more Giving Thanks in Pucón
The First Explore
Whenever we settle into a new place, the first thing we do is explore it on foot. The second thing… Read more The First Explore
Why Chile?
We’re about to go live in the shadow of one of the most active volcanoes in South America on a… Read more Why Chile?