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For six weeks, at least.

THIS is the happiest place on Earth.

This is home. Probably because I spent so many days here back when I was homeschooled, working with the naturalist and just roaming about. I’ve hiked every trail here at least ten times, some at least twenty. I’ve found artifacts, I’ve been stuck in a field during a lightning storm, I’ve had close encounters with bears and really pissed off raccoons. I’ve hiked here in snow, rain, and sleet. It’s home.

Oct 27th Santiago – Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt – Punta Arenas.

Wooooohoooohooooo.

Because it’s awesome. Next Monday! I can’t wait!

is probably the strangest place I’ve ever been. In one day it is possible to see hundreds of moais, climb to the top of a volcano, swim in the bluest water I have ever seen, and go spelunking. It is well worth a visit.

There is some guy who has been hiding from the government for decades because he has never paid taxes. He’s from Willow River, and occassionally shows up for a day or two before disappearing again.

I’m biased, of course, being born and raised in this state. There are lists floating around the internet about “you know you’re Minnesotan if . . .” and that’s me.
Yes I do remember the Halloween blizzard of ‘91 (that didn’t stop me from trick-or-treating either). I do pronounce “boot” and “roof” in a strange way. And I do tack “then” onto the end of sentences. I even use “uff da.”

This is one of the most beautiful places in the state. It will take your breath away.

I have technically been to the Porcupine Mountains, but we were just passing through, and I don’t feel like I got to know the area at all. I’m looking forward to going back.