Monthly Archives: November 2010
POEM: PEACE IS FOR-GIVING
17 Nov Life in Santiago
I went to the internet cafe a few doors up from where I am living. I was surprised to find the guy running the cafe was keen to communicate with me. He made an effort to use the internet to… Continue reading
History of Chile (Wiki)
Chile (pronounced /ˈtʃɪliː/ ( listen),[5]), officially the Republic of Chile (Spanish: República de Chile [reˈpuβlika ðe ˈtʃile] ( listen)), is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean Continue reading
14 Nov Travelling around with Valaria, Santiago Chile
Its Sunday morning and Valaria has suggested we go to the markets. They are just literally around the corner. They go for around 3 blocks. I am amazed. You can buy fruit and vegetables and nic nacks, clothes, pet food… Continue reading
13 Nov Meeting with NZ friends, Santiago, Chile
Spent the day with Peter and Leah the couple I met in Arequipa, Peru.
We met at the Cathedral in the city and had a walk around this building. It is very beautiful to see the painted glass, paintings, monuments… Continue reading
12 Nov, Museum of Memory and Human Rights
My friend Valeria suggested we go to the Human Rights museum depicting the Pinochet years. It is a museum that has been constructed to help Chilleans reflect on the human rights violations of the Pinochet regime which commenced September 11… Continue reading
7 to 8 Nov, Travelling from Meliquina, San Martin to Santiago Chile
Maria and Yuan suggested that I travel to San Martin with a friend of theirs. We had dinner which I prepared some soup and a very healthy omlette. I have been making them dinners every night as they are working… Continue reading