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Chile

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After a few months exploring the east coast of South America in Rio, Buenos Aires, and Uruguay -- we wine'd and dined (mostly wine'd) our way west to visit my cousins, Matt and Jennifer, who live and teach in Santiago Chile.

Jennifer was carrying a future cousin, which made her an excellent designated driver. We arrived on Saint Patricks Day - just in time for us Duffy cousins to celebrate being "Irish" with someone who's actually Irish (Suzanne). 

We stayed for one week -- by day, Jennifer and Matt worked while Suzanne and I relaxed extremely hard in their beautiful back yard, drinking tea, reading, and picking walnuts and peppers from their garden.  We also took day-trips to explore Santiago - and visit Pablo Neruda's wacky fun house.


The nights were filled with jam sessions, pool parties, live music, and even a bowling outing with Matt's work friends.


The Route:
  • Santiago:  cousinly bonding
  • Valparaiso:  a reviving coastal city, known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views
  • San Pedro de Atacama:  desert town in northern Chile -- amazing landscapes, star-gazing, and floating salt lakes


Photo Album of Chile:
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A few weeks after our visit to Santiago, Jennifer and Matt brought into this world gorgeous little baby Makaila!  I like to think the late-night jam sessions with Matt helped Makaila develop in the womb.  Jennifer isn't so sure :)  
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