Monsoons in Maryland, earthquakes in Holland, hurricanes in New York. What do we have that can begin to compare? A volcano! Technically the volcano is on the Chile side of the Andes range but the volcanic ash flew straight to Buenos Aires giving us striking yellow skies through June and July, respiratory problems for my husband, a huge mess in the airports and cars covered in volcanic ash. And these marvelous photos saved by my youngest who is fighting through studying the first courses for a degree in geology.

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