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here, folks: Geysers del Tatio north of San Pedro. If you visit the area, do not skip the daybreak
geyser tour, even thought it does leave in the middle of the night (4
a.m.). Truly a gorgeous, near-mystical place.
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We arrived just before sunrise, the optimal time for geyser activity.
Not an optimal time for my activity, but we sucked it up, and it was worth it. |
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| Hard to miss the dozens of steaming holes in the earth, but thanks. |
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| This is copper (and salt) country, and lots of pretty colors show up. |
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| Calcified deposits? I think? |
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| I was simultaneously freezing, being steamed, and standing in recently boiling water. |
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| Stopped for a dip in these hot springs |
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| Grazing vicuñas on the drive back. |
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| Llama kabob-- delicious! |
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My water bottle after the drive back to town-
slight elevation change, apparently. |
Fantastic images. It must have been unforgettable, standing in that geyser's vicinity with cold air mixing with hot steam. And wow, that water bottle! :o
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