Death in Chiloé
Exploring the Chiloé archipelago in southern Chile is not for the weak of heart, this is a tale of danger and mystery.
It started out innocently enough, "island-hopping" in Chiloé which is fun. I don't think there are any public ferries in Chiloé except for the principle passages to the mainland and probably other spots, but as far as getting from Quecaví, a small town on the northeasterly corner of the big island, out to the Chauques Islands, there are government boats that sometimes go out and you can get a free ride like I did or pay something nominal to hop on a local fishing boat. There are expensive arranged tours, but other than that you have to kinda wing it despite the fact that the island is a hot tourist destination. Just ask at the town store in Quecaví and they'll set you up, or just talk to the fishermen or whoever if there are any boats heading out soon.
The voyage east toward the islands also provides view of the volcanoes on the mainland, which is very far away. But the volcanoes are so huge that the tower above the horizon, despite starting way below the horizon. What appeared to me like the base of the mountains was shrouded in clouds.
Here's the destination island:
Palofitos, baby. Stilt houses, and a bridge.
Camera 2:
It was a good day for stilts:
Entranced, we actually got on a boat with these people and went to an even smaller, more desolate island where there were a lot of children. Things took a sinister turn:
Seeing these children being led to their imminent doom was too much to bear. As I ran from the treacherous scene their screams became audible. Panicked, I went to the shore and found a beacon of hope, someone who would take me off the island:
Definitely taking her time though.
Laughing.
Really, this lady didn't seem to get it at first, but finally it got through to her that children were being slaughtered nearby:
Courageous beyond belief, she insisted that we go back and save them and it quickly became apparent that a cover-up was in the works. Supposedly there's this "Añihué Library" for the poor children of the settlers who live with no electricity and water and are neglected by the regional governor of Quemchi, that could totally use donations of books or cash (email me and I'll put you in touch with them) that was celebrating it's "3 Year Anniversary" with "Fun and Games" it was all utterly terrifying.
What's more it seemed some kids were being used as decoys. Oh, the Banality of Evil:
It started out innocently enough, "island-hopping" in Chiloé which is fun. I don't think there are any public ferries in Chiloé except for the principle passages to the mainland and probably other spots, but as far as getting from Quecaví, a small town on the northeasterly corner of the big island, out to the Chauques Islands, there are government boats that sometimes go out and you can get a free ride like I did or pay something nominal to hop on a local fishing boat. There are expensive arranged tours, but other than that you have to kinda wing it despite the fact that the island is a hot tourist destination. Just ask at the town store in Quecaví and they'll set you up, or just talk to the fishermen or whoever if there are any boats heading out soon.
The voyage east toward the islands also provides view of the volcanoes on the mainland, which is very far away. But the volcanoes are so huge that the tower above the horizon, despite starting way below the horizon. What appeared to me like the base of the mountains was shrouded in clouds.
Here's the destination island:
Palofitos, baby. Stilt houses, and a bridge.
Camera 2:
It was a good day for stilts:
Entranced, we actually got on a boat with these people and went to an even smaller, more desolate island where there were a lot of children. Things took a sinister turn:
Seeing these children being led to their imminent doom was too much to bear. As I ran from the treacherous scene their screams became audible. Panicked, I went to the shore and found a beacon of hope, someone who would take me off the island:
Definitely taking her time though.
Laughing.
Really, this lady didn't seem to get it at first, but finally it got through to her that children were being slaughtered nearby:
Courageous beyond belief, she insisted that we go back and save them and it quickly became apparent that a cover-up was in the works. Supposedly there's this "Añihué Library" for the poor children of the settlers who live with no electricity and water and are neglected by the regional governor of Quemchi, that could totally use donations of books or cash (email me and I'll put you in touch with them) that was celebrating it's "3 Year Anniversary" with "Fun and Games" it was all utterly terrifying.
What's more it seemed some kids were being used as decoys. Oh, the Banality of Evil:
posted by Chileno @ 2:30 PM
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Great photos!
What was the smoke in the first photo from?
Childrens' bodies.
Was that from January? February?
February. I'm still traumatized but at this point I can talk about it, and that's a big step for me.
I love Chiloe!!
The children are used as sacrifice to the "trauco" and the "pincoya". They are part of a ritual, so is ok, i guess...
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