Gringo Chileno

  • Chile in the middle of the Pacific

    Last week, I jumped on a plane, left Santiago, flew 5 hours west, and landed in…Chile. Specifically, the island of Rapa Nui, which you may know as Easter Island. It’s extremely in the middle of nowhere. Yet somehow in the timezone of Colorado. Seriously. The general geography of South America continues to be disorienting for…

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  • Torres del Paine

    I finally got the chance to visit Patagonia and hike the W trail at Torres del Paine National Park. 4 days, 53 miles, 10,600 ft elevation gained. The entire thing was surreal. An incredible, beautiful life-changing experience. Nice work on this one, Chile. Day one We started at the welcome center and walked to the…

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  • Entrancing, Tempting Valparaíso

    There’s just something about Valparaíso. It pulsates, vibrates, captivates. A stroll around the narrow streets and steep hills makes you reconsider your place. Even the nerds at UNESCO agree. A common refrain from Chileans around Santiago is that it’s dangerous, but I find that a lazy description. Sure, there’s crime, like most cities. But just…

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