While in the Atacama desert, we went on a tour of the Chuquicamata Copper mine. Read the post to learn about Copper Mining 101, the Chilean Nationalization process, and a ghost town.
See You (Cu) Later
Sandboarding
We joined the hipster hostel crowd and tried our hand at snowboarding…oops … sandboarding. The usual outside the US safety briefing was given before our first run – “You can not hurt yourself.” So off we went. With your feet strapped into a snow board you tilt in/out for turns and speed control. However, if you don’t mind full speed, skip lesson one and you will enjoy a demonstration of gravity. I can speak from first hand experience that full impact with the sand does not hurt. […]
Chilean Workers’ Struggle (1900s)
I found this wonderful graffiti painted on the wall of the main river in Santiago (Mapuche River). My Spanish is dog poor and my knowledge of Chilean history is gleaned from recent readings. However, the always-brave blog poster that I am, I will try to translate these pictures. The graffiti covers the workers’ struggle for rights and the ensuing cruel actions of certain governments. The text portion on the left is written by Noble Prize winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-1973). My poor Spanish tells me it […]
Graffiti – Chilean Street Art
This post is not about the words, but the images. I am a fan of graffiti art. Not the clever London based Banksy or the 80’s iconic Keith Haring. No, I prefer the colorful art found in alleyways and on struggling bars and small businesses. On the global graffiti scene it turns out that Chile ranks rather high in its reputation. I learned this after my walk today in Santiago. The web has told me that I have much to look forward to later this week in […]
Shopping for TWO wheels
Test ride on the folding bikes from Two Fish on Vimeo.
After choosing our new folding bikes we took them for a spin. This video is from a month ago when we were still in NYC. Click on “Read Full Story” to read about how we selected our ideal boat bike and let us know whether you agree.
The Future is all about Catamarans
Fads are not productive in sailboat design – it is more important that your boat protect you during extreme weather. For example, the bowline knot was used in 2580 BC and during the last 4,600 years no one has been able to invent an upgrade. I am still working on the Jason Knot. The appropriate skepticism of change by sailors has slowed down one movement that I think will expand rapidly following the America’s Cup in San Francisco. Catamarans will start to dominate new yacht sales for cruising boats […]
Awesome Argentine Rock Band – ToniMontaña
We discovered ToniMontaña while walking the streets in San Telmo, Buenos Aires. I have bought many a CD of street bands that seemed great at the time, only to have the experience be a flop when played at home. Untrue for ToniMontaña. Enjoy 60 seconds of their music cast to the sights of BA. Not sure why you can not buy them on iTunes. Here is the only link I could find. BA Street Fair from Two Fish on Vimeo. BA Streets in Photos Nuss Hotel […]
For Foodies
47 kilogram of meat for an Asado and shopping for provisions in Buenos Aires’ Chinatown.
Argentine Food from Two Fish on Vimeo.
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