Back in ElquiTerra - soaking up the serenity

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I just couldn't get enough of this place so I went back, a long night-bus ride later, this time for 4 nights in magical ElquiTerra. My intention: just enjoying the view, the stars, the beauty, the fresh air, the nice people and mystical atmosphere. Resting from the long trip and night bus back from San Pedro de Atacama and the hustle of tourists as well as some personal emotional turmoil. The tranquility of Valley del Elqui suits me best right now. I also met up with Maria Jose and we did a beautiful walk on the hills around Vicuña at sunset.

Gaining some energy and having space and time, I also started to increase the duration of my morning yoga and meditation routine, to help the healing and in preparation for the Yoga Teacher Training that I signed up for in Costa Rica in January!

Oh and the best part: I saw my first moonrise! I was wondering where the moon was, since it was supposed to be almost full moon but it was nowhere to be seen in the night sky. I was lying there on the lounge chair for about an hour looking at the starts, when suddenly I realized that a part of the sky was getting clearer, I turned around and there it was, a piece of moon peeking up from the mountain. I was stunned. and stayed for about another hour. The next day, same thing! But about an hour and 10 minutes later.

I love this place! It feels like home.

 Can you believe this view?

My view with the dream-catcher bought in Pisco Elqui directly from the artist who made it. As a protection and healing token to accompany me the rest of my trip.







I did venture out just a little, walked about an hour to reach the village of Diaguitas, impregnated with ancestral heritage


 Sunset hike with Maria José



Love her energy!

My first time witnessing a moon-rise

And the second time the night after





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Location: Callejon cuatro esquinas norte 31, El Durazno, Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile

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