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The Gift of a Granola Bar
The Gift of a Granola Bar
            Sergio and I were on our way to the mountains to camp for an extended weekend. It would be a much-needed break from the constant work and politics at the university. Once outside of the city, Sergio stopped to…
Evolving Expat Dream
Evolving Expat Dream
After eight years, our dreams for the future are evolving into something completely different. We discovered this while camping in Huequecura. Sitting along the bank, watching the river gurgle past rocks and boulders, with hawks and white storks decorating the…
Going With the Rhythms of Summer
Going With the Rhythms of Summer
Many times the best vacations are the ones that begin without definite plans. When one of our favorite destinations was booked for most of February, we were at a loss of what to do with the month that lay ahead.…
Trekking to the Top of the Andes
Trekking to the Top of the Andes
Imagine a place so quiet and peaceful that you can hear your own thoughts or choose to totally disregard them, without the conscious need to meditate. That is what I discovered during a four-day/three-night horseback adventure into the Pehuenche region…
Never Boar-ed with Dining
Never Boar-ed with Dining

Never Boar-ed with Dining

WARNING! THIS IS NOT FOR VEGETARIANS! A while back, a student surprised us with a most interesting dinner proposal. He had come into possession of some jabali, that’s Spanish for wild boar, and was interested in taking advantage of my…

EileenNovember 12, 2015November 20, 2015 Food and Wine No Comments
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Judging Books by Their Covers
Judging Books by Their Covers

Judging Books by Their Covers

         While on a flight to Santiago for a conference, I was seated next to a couple that began the trip embraced in a cuddle. At first, I felt a twinge of jealousy, thinking that it could have been my…

EileenJune 30, 2015 Culture No Comments
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Closet Catharsis
Closet Catharsis

Closet Catharsis

Before moving onto another segment of our Chilean travels, and in the spirit of giving, I want to share my recent experience of giving to others by purging yet more of my personal belongings. While by no means a minimalist,…

EileenDecember 4, 2014December 16, 2016 Author, The Simple Life No Comments
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Churches, Oysters and the Sea
Churches, Oysters and the Sea

Churches, Oysters and the Sea

The remainder of our time on Quinchao was spent exploring the architecture, the countryside and the fruits of the sea. It was a time that could have gone on forever without feeling any degree of dissatisfaction. The gentle slow pace,…

EileenDecember 1, 2014December 16, 2016 Culture, Travel No Comments
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Invitation to a Curanto
Invitation to a Curanto

Invitation to a Curanto

One of the joys of traveling around Chile is all of the wonderful families we have come to know. While our adventures are always fascinating and thrilling, it is all of the special friends we have been blessed with that…

EileenSeptember 30, 2014December 16, 2016 Food and Wine, Travel No Comments
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Achao, Where Everywhere Was a Song and a Celebration
Achao, Where Everywhere Was a Song and a Celebration

Achao, Where Everywhere Was a Song and a Celebration

On the heels of the earthquake in the north, and the massive fire that ravaged the hillsides of Valporaiso, it seemed a bit shallow to write about the frolics and pleasures of the summer’s travels. However, with the passage of…

EileenSeptember 25, 2014December 16, 2016 Travel No Comments
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The Drive to Chiloe
The Drive to Chiloe

The Drive to Chiloe

Our journey to Quinchao proved to be as fascinating as the destination itself. We passed through so many communities and regions that merited their own exploration that they will remain in our thoughts for future travels. One community that was…

EileenApril 8, 2014December 16, 2016 Travel No Comments
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Going With the Rhythms of Summer
Going With the Rhythms of Summer

Going With the Rhythms of Summer

Many times the best vacations are the ones that begin without definite plans. When one of our favorite destinations was booked for most of February, we were at a loss of what to do with the month that lay ahead.…

EileenApril 3, 2014 Travel No Comments
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8.2 Earthquake and Tsunami in Iquique and Northern Region
8.2 Earthquake and Tsunami in Iquique and Northern Region

8.2 Earthquake and Tsunami in Iquique and Northern Region

I was in the kitchen preparing our plates for dinner last night when my partner called to me to come quickly to the living room. An earthquake had just occurred in Iquique, in the northern part of the country and…

EileenApril 2, 2014April 2, 2014 Earthquake 2010 No Comments
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Camping Along the Banks of Huequecura
Camping Along the Banks of Huequecura

Camping Along the Banks of Huequecura

While summer was in full swing, the heat had turned me into a lazy writer. Our corner office was bathed in strong, debilitating sunlight for most of the day, and it was impossible to stay focused on anything for long.…

EileenMarch 20, 2014March 20, 2014 Travel 2 Comments
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