S PigottJul 7, 20236 minMar del PlataThe long brassy call of a trumpet swooped over the chanting of protestors and drums. Shoes shuffling in time with each beat came to a...
S PigottJun 25, 202312 minTorres del PaineGore-Tex is an industry myth! I shouted, the string of words disappearing into the writhing grey sky. As if in response, the boiling...
S PigottApr 13, 202316 minLlaguepulliI can taste the earth. The texture of dirt cakes my teeth like a plaque. I cough once, then twice, spitting out the dust that billows in...
S PigottFeb 7, 20238 minWeek 13My first week back in Neltume has blown by. I began the week with a smattering of interviews, chatting with small business owners, trying...
S PigottJan 31, 20237 minWeek 12 - Puerto VarasI needed several days to recover from the wild adventure in Neltume. I arrived back in Valdivia with only 2 or 3 days left in the Airbnb...
S PigottJan 19, 20234 minWeek 10 - ValdiviaAlmost exactly a week ago today, I finally embarked on my great journey south! I left Santiago early Wednesday morning, feelings of...
S PigottJan 9, 20233 minWeek 9It’s been a wildly busy week in Santiago as I prepared to begin my journey south to Patagonia. I’ll be leaving Santiago on January 11th,...
S PigottJan 4, 20233 minWeek 8This past week was sandwiched between Christmas and New Year’s so there isn’t too much to share. I spent most of the week frantically...
S PigottDec 26, 20222 minWeek 7Happy holidays from Santiago! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and spent time with friends and family. With last week’s...