This is a continuation of a trip to Antarctica and other parts of Chile which started on Oct 23rd (yet to be posted) Sunday Nov. 16th, was spent  half a day in air.. After yesterday's heavy showers in the verdant southern city of Puerto Monnt, the weather and colors drastically transformed upon landing in the oasis desert city - Calama of the north. From Port Montt via Santiago to the Desert Actually we were lucky to have made it,