When I was in the Atacama Desert, "wow" was my word of the day...every day. The scenery was unreal. And the stars at night? Unbelievable. It was such a contrast from NYC, where I never even bothered to look at the night sky because I wouldn't have been able to see a single star anyway. … Continue reading The Atacama Desert
Month: May 2018
Arica and Iquique
After crossing the border from Peru, Arica was my first stop in Chile. It's a mid-sized beach and desert city in the northern part of the country. I spent a couple of nights there, but honestly, I wouldn't have missed much if I had skipped it. The beach wasn't picturesque, and the city didn't contain … Continue reading Arica and Iquique