Meeting friends at sunset by the statue of Simon Bolivar, liberator of Chile Plaza de Armas, SantiagoCompleted in 1800 - the ornate neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral glows at dusk Plaza de Armas, SantiagoBarrio La Starria - the beautifully restored historical and bohemian cultural center of the city SantiagoA delectable goat cheese and advocado salad with mango juice and a luscious ice cream for a hot day! Delightful Emporio La Rosa at Barrio La Starria, SantiagoArt work decorates the sleek and modern Bellas Artes Metro station SantiagoSpinning some hoops in the art filled Parque Forestal SantiagoLearning new steps from some friendly gauchos Plaza de Armas, SantiagoStylish boots and intricate silver spurs Plaza de Armas, SantiagoFrolicking in the Pacific surf on a lazy summer afternoon Vina del MarOld wooden homes respendent in colouful hues dot a hillside Cerro Bellavista, ValparaisoColonial style homes in Playa Ancha ValparaisoInspirational and dreamy street art Playa Ancha, ValparaisoArtistic tile work on a hillside stairway ValparaisoGood times in a local bistro ValparaisoInto the groove on New Years Eve! ValparaisoThe biggest and loudest New Years Eve Fireworks in South America! Valparaiso and Vina Del MarThe Grand Finale - launched from 15 barges in the city harbour! Valparaiso and Vina Del MarFamily gatherings on the sandy beach at Playa El Faro near the Faro Monument La SerenaLast rays of the day at Playa El Faro La SerenaA mauve dusk settles on Playa el Faro La SerenaFounded in 1675 - the elegant limestone Santo Domingo Church La SerenaGolden light paints the hills and vineyards surrounding Vicuña Vicuña Commune, Elqui ProvinceVerdant gardens and stark mountains Vicuña Commune, Elqui ProvinceCutting and gathering muscat grapes Vicuña Commune, Elqui ProvinceA clump of muscat grapes - destined to be made into tasty Pïsco Sour brandy! Vicuña Commune, Elqui ProvinceLush green vineyards at the foothills of the Andes Mountains Village of Pisco ElquiFriendships renewed at the plaza at Iglesia Señora del Rosario Village of Pisco ElquiThe hills are on fire as sunset approaches on Ruta D-485 Vicuña Commune, Elqui ProvinceThe obelisk of legends at Mirador Antakari on Ruta de Las Estrellas - the Route to the Stars! Near Vicuña, Elqui ProvinceLooking at the Milky Way and the Southern Cross Collowara Observatory, AndacolloMilky Way rising over the Collowara Observatory AndacolloMisty morning and a distant observatory CollowaraWind turbines basked by warm light spin near Calama Atacama DesertThe volcanic landscape and colourful scrub brush of the high altiplano from Ruta 27 Atacama DesertThe imposing 5,704m Juriques volcano seen from Ruta 27 on the border with Bolivia Atacama DesertVillage life on a warm summer evening at San Pedro de Atacama A gorgeous Chilean flamingo looks for food at shallow Laguna Chaxa San Pedro de AtacamaA colourful and graceful Chilean flamingo slowly takes flight at Laguna Chaxa San Pedro de AtacamaTaking in the view and harbour of this base for Antarctica expeditions Punta ArenasLocal police and naval officers march in a Sunday afternoon Civic parade Punta ArenasHappy children carry a banner in a Sunday afternoon Civic parade Punta ArenasA table on the ceiling and lots of wine, beer and good food at La Luna Resto! Punta ArenasOff to some good food at a Chilean rodeo gathering Villa TehuelchesAn asado (barbeque) Chilean style at a local rodeo Villa TehuelchesTrekking on the sandy beach of Lago Grey Torre del Paine National ParkThe Paine Massif reflected in Lago Pehoe Torre del Paine National ParkSunrise bathes the horned peaks of Cuernos del Paine Torre del Paine National ParkSunrise on the spectacular Paine Massif Torre del Paine National ParkThe majestic Paine Massif in morning light Torre del Paine National ParkThe distinctive saw-toothed granite peaks of the Paine Massif Torre del Paine National ParkThe immense Paine Massif Torre del Paine National ParkA small herd of Guanocos feed on wild grass Torre del Paine National ParkA hairy Guanaco muches on grass Torre del Paine National ParkCamping under glowing skies Torre del Paine National ParkA glowing crescent moon glides between the jagged peaks of Patagonia Torre del Paine National ParkSwirling stars and a touch of airglow above the granite peaks of the Paine Massif Torre del Paine National Park
