Chinchorro Mummies/Playa (4/28/2014)

We took a colectivo from the bus terminal to Azapa where the archaeology museum is located. The museum was absolutely incredible, with an incredible, modern design and wonderful explanations for all the exhibits. It was incredibly fitting that there were three anthro majors (Lisa also studied cultural anthropology in university in Germany) touring this museum. 

The mummies were awesome, albeit a little freaky. You could literally see the finger nails and hair in improve if these mummies. The Chinchorro people had elaborate funerary and burial processes that adapted over time. We could literally see the skin on some of these people's faces. "So metal!" We wandered around the little village, discovered that Hotel Azapa was sadly no longer a working hotel, and then headed home via a colectivo. 

Obviously we took a turn in the fruit and vegetable market and stocked up for the day. Then it was straight to the beach we went, where we frolicked in the waves like the happy youth that we are! Chip chip cheeio!

Besitos,

EmBoss