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Tearing Up The Heart of The Andes

I spent a week in late August, 2010 spring skiing with my parents in Portillo, Chile. Unfortunately this year of ‘La Nina’ meant no snow for this hotel ski resort two hours from Santiago de Chile.  Powder or no powder, … Continue reading

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Chilean Fruit Mystery

While exploring Santiago, Chile, we came across an open market loaded with fruit stands.  Being the lover of fruit stands that I am, I had to look.  I was surprised by what I saw – several fruits that I had … Continue reading

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NoLita, A Great First Impression of Chilean Cuisine

For our first official dinner in Santiago we chose NoLita Restaurant, which was recommended by our hotel doorman.  NoLita is located in the lovely Las Condes neighborhood of Santiago de Chile. The unassuming yellow house on the corner appears modest … Continue reading

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Winter Break!

I have had enough of reading my friends’ summer facebook status updates! “Suzy Q has a sunburn.”          “Joey is going to the beach.” I cannot tell you how painful reading each one of those summer posts … Continue reading

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