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Chile and Easter Island

Captain of the ship. In 1978 Constantino Kochifas Cárcamo, father of the present Captain, developed this family tourist business , using his creativity and professionalism to turn it into a national and international product.

This was clever for sure.

Stopping or falling could prove a real problem. A mouth full of dirt.

The Rainbow Valley is an other worldly landscape of rock formations sculpted by centuries of wind.

The minerals make it look like it may have just snowed.

Everything is set to rock and roll for a fun evening with music, dancing and great food.

Our visit to Torres del Paine National park the weather was cold. Trekking each day required layers of warm clothing. We were so lucky to dodge several rain storms in the area.

Seals resting in the last light of of the day on rocks

The Rainbow Valley continually has the wind blowing.

The layered rock is sculptured by the centuries of wind blowing.

The colors are a kaleidoscopic palette of vibrant reds, purples, and yellows formed by the mineral deposits.

Buffet dinner just waiting for the passengers to arrive

Victoria, was a carrack, 89 feet long, 23 feet wide, that was part of the fleet commanded by Ferdinand Magellan that discovered the waterway around southern tip of the South American continent. Later, commanded by Juan Sebastian Elcano, she was the only ship of the five to complete the first-time circumnavigation of the globe. Commanded by Duarte Barbosa, Nao Victoria participated in the Discovery of Chile, being the first to explore the region in 1520, and discovering or naming Patagonia, Cape Virgenes, the Straits of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, the Pacific Ocean and other milestones. She is one of the most famous ships in history of navigation.

Our guide Marcela in the Atacama and the Petroglifes de Hierbas Buenas explains the location and history of this area.

he petroglyphs served as a place for travellers to document their experiences and contribute to history and culture.

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