In the early part of the 20th century, Argentina and Chile were engaged in an ongoing border dispute. Inspired by Pope Leo XIII’s calls for worldwide peace and harmony, the Bishop of Cuyo commissioned a statue of Christ the Redeemer to …
Culture Chakra
A Wanderlust and Lipstick blog dedicated to cultures around the planet.
Archive for May, 2008
Sometimes the only thing standing between me and complete despondency is the mountain.
I try to stay informed about the globe’s pressing issues—homelessness, hunger, war, politics, environment, media, government, healthcare, torture, death. The list of woes is depressing and …
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