Arica: Chillin’ in Chile
SUMMARY: I take a trip to Arica, Chile, a charming little coastal town in northern Chile. I encountered some nice bribery action at immigration, met a bunch of friendly locals including some lovely Chilenas, and learned a (very) little about the local history. Sections include The Border Incident; Chile, Pinochet, and the Chicago Boys; The Chilean People; La Represión y Daniel Menco; and Pictures.
The Border Incident
I took a bus from Arequipa to Tacna, a pueblo on the Peruvian side of the Peru-Chile border, and arrived around 3am. Collectivo taxi drivers sell trips across the border. I was solicited the second I exited the bus terminal. I asked how much and the guy replied “30 soles.” I agreed.
We walked two blocks to his early-80s model Chevy Caprice and I put my suitcase in the trunk. The driver returned to the terminal to find more passengers. I noticed a small sign on the windshield advertising “Tarifa” for 20 soles or 4000 Chilean pesos. Hmmm… … Read more
You HAVE TO See Machu Picchu!
SUMMARY: I finally go to Machu Picchu. You must put Machu Picchu on your life’s to-do list. Pictures at the end.
So the ladies from the tourist agency were able to save my Machu Picchu trip after The Cusco Incident. Thank God because Machu Picchu was the most spectacular scenery I’ve seen in my life. The view above Rio de Janeiro from Christ the Redeemer previously held the title, but was dethroned by Machu Picchu. … Read more
The Cusco Incident
SUMMARY: I go to Cusco and get in trouble. The police may be looking for me. Long but interesting story with pictures.
EXCERPT: I think I need to try another run at sobriety. I feel that, one of these days, I’m not going to come out on top… Read more
Sauna in Peru
SUMMARY: I describe a day at a sauna in Peru. A sauna is a bathhouse / brothel.
I got really drunk Friday night and woke up horribly hung over. My penis was so hard it hurt. I loaded up some internet porn and relieved myself. I spent a few hours editing the previous post, Pooping and Machu Picchu. When I was done, I needed porn again. I made the rounds through black, asian, latina and realized I didn’t want to masturbate to internet porn. I needed sex. … Read more
