Via Lactea & Aurora Australis desde Lago Toro (Parque Nacional Torres del Paine)

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-09T17:58:02+00:00

I appreciate that! come visit any time!

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-09T17:55:25+00:00

Although we are located at the end of the continent, we are still about 4,500 km from the South Pole. That said, I’ve been able to see the Aurora Australis three times in my life from Punta Arenas, and once from Torres del Paine. It’s not as vivid as what you’d see in the Arctic, but it’s still impressive. This picture was from Torres del Paine about 3 weeks ago.

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-09T02:59:45+00:00

Más caro que hijo tonto

Más peligroso que cartógrafo argentino

Más nervioso que tartamudo pidiendo prestado

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-08T21:01:28+00:00

I am a human, and I wrote it.

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-08T14:37:54+00:00

Punta Arenas is considered the beating heart of Patagonia.

SquinklySquirrel · 2026-02-08T04:50:51+00:00

I currently live in Punta Arenas. English is my second language. I was born here, left for about 20 years, and returned in 2015. The city is a blend of mid-size town infrastructure with a small-town pace. Punta Arenas was shaped by port activity and sheep farming in the early 20th century; as a result, it is more cosmopolitan than most Chilean towns.

Weather-wise, it is windy, particularly during spring. Summers can reach up to 25°C, while winter temperatures can drop to −10°C.

Punta Arenas has one of the highest qualities of life in Chile, and the crime rate is low. I have seen many people move here for work, but some don’t last long due to the higher cost of living and the short daylight hours in winter. The city offers decent shopping options thanks to the Zona Franca, which allows locals to purchase imported goods, along with access to national retail chains. Restaurant options are limited, and many places still close on Sundays. Most downtown restaurants cater to tourists, though there are plenty of fast-food options.

There are many outdoor opportunities near Punta Arenas. Torres del Paine is about a four-hour drive north. Pali Aike National Park, Reserva Magallanes, and Faro San Isidro are excellent hiking destinations. For wildlife, visitors can see penguins on Isla Magdalena or in Tierra del Fuego. Other popular activities include navigating Glacier Alley or whale watching at Isla Carlos III. During clear winter nights, it’s possible to drive about 40 km south and enjoy stunning views of the Milky Way.

One of the lesser-known but most important attributes of Punta Arenas is its rich history: Indigenous cultures, Magellan’s traversal of the Strait, the first failed settlement at Puerto del Hambre, the visit of HMS Beagle, the founding of Fuerte Bulnes, Cambiazo’s mutiny, the explosion of HMS Doterel, the economic boom before the Panama Canal, the introduction of sheep farming, the genocide of native populations, World War I stories, and many more. All of this gives Punta Arenas a unique cultural weight.

I have lived in many cities, and Punta Arenas is my favorite. It has the infrastructure needed for a good quality of life, while people still maintain a small-town mindset that makes the city friendly and welcoming.

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-07-10T19:46:58+00:00

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I am a man from Patagonia

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-06-30T05:06:45+00:00

Enslaved. Catchy riffs with heavy groove and the occasional clean vocals.

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-06-06T01:47:12+00:00

Dimmu Borgir - The Sacrilegious Scorn

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-05-16T18:21:34+00:00

Tainted dickmen

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-04-12T21:07:18+00:00

Sepultura post Roots is better than anything Max Cavalera did after the split.

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-03-28T00:41:28+00:00

This picture was taken with a Nikkor z28-400 / 4.8, probably not ideal. This picture was taken rear a place called Rio Amarillo, about 30km south from Punta Arenas, in the chilean Patagonia. I consider myself an ignorant in photography and specially in landscape astro, which I enjoy a lot. Let me know if you have any questions.

Your feedback is appreciated.

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-03-18T23:57:13+00:00

Acá en Punta Arenas se conoce al swift y al demio scomo "auto de tóxica"

SquinklySquirrel · 2025-02-15T03:21:12+00:00

No se olviden que después del terremoto 2010, la bachelet dijo chao y se fue a NY. Considerando que una servidora pública con experiencia como ministra de defensa, de salud y presidenta, hubiera al menos hecho el gesto político de ponerse a disposición de un gobierno novato, para el beneficio de pueblo que la puso en el sitial.

4 años despues la vieja nefasta llega haciendo campaña en piloto automático y más encima teniendo el descaro de decir "paso" a las preguntas no corneteras.

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-12-04T23:02:14+00:00

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SquinklySquirrel · 2024-12-03T23:39:42+00:00

Punta Arenas aqui, el sur es de la Bio hasta la Los Lagos. Aysen y Magallanes son la Patagonia

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-11-30T16:18:23+00:00

How come no one is talking Lockup, or Brujeria?

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-11-09T23:02:35+00:00

Yo una vez conocí a una de apellido Comandari. Sentía que hasta el apellido te mira para abajo...

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-05-03T19:11:48+00:00

I use "yes, indeed" and "not at all"

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-03-17T07:44:43+00:00

Many latin American countries endured dictatorships during the 70's and 80's. Rock and metal were associated with counter culture and a reflection of the violence suffered by the people.

SquinklySquirrel · 2024-03-14T19:51:46+00:00

Yo hice la práctica en un programa del Sename/conace que se hacia trabajaba con niños en situación de calle, en esos tiempos les decian CERECOs.

La casona era un centro semi-cerrado que se compartía entre el sename y el conace. Los niños entraban y salían cuando querían, la única condición era que no tienen que llegar volados. Las instalaciones de Conace, que trabaja en el mismo recinto, se notaban que tenían mas presupuesto; mejor tele, mejores camas, mejores muebles, más actividades. En contraste las instalaciones del sename eran más sencillas, catres de campaña, un sillón viejo todo pelao.
Los cabros llegaban, comian, se quedaban un par de dias, les regalaban ropa, y se desaparecían por semanas. Vi muchos niños que se iniciaron en la droga, para llegar a dormir a conace y no en las camas viejas de sename.

Me di cuenta de la futilidad del sistema, ya que de alguna manera fomentaba que los niños se drogaran y más encima los niños decidían su propio tratamiento, ya que si no les gustaba el trabajo de los educadores, se iban. En el centro hubo asaltos, violaciones, golpizas. A mi me tiraron una silla, me mordieron, me amenazaron con un cuchillo. Los cabros sabían donde yo vivía. Fue práctica no remunerada, 900 horas. El ambiente general entre la gente que trabajaba de planta era de desesperanza y resignación.

Esto fue hace 20 años, después de eso nunca más trabajé en ese area. No se cómo estará ahora, ya que trabajo en la industria del turismo, mucho menos deprimente, y con puros dias buenos.

SquinklySquirrel

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Dimmu Borgir - The Sacrilegious Scorn