Chile 2014: Early snowfall around San Pedro de Atacama

Posted by David Eicher
on Tuesday, May 27, 2014

By David J. Eicher

A freak, heavy, early season snowfall in this Chilean autumn stunned residents of the area around San Pedro de Atacama — they were out in droves to make snow llamas and other fun creations, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, May 25, 2014.

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