Punta Arenas is on the edge of the Strait of Magellan. It defies an easy definition, as it is a combination of both grand, as well as ruddy. Prosperity during the wool-boom allowed people to built some fairly impressive homes and mansions. It is a relaxed and friendly place. This tiny city is also known as the entry to Antartica. It is surrounded by almost impenetrable forests, impassable mountains, and endless fields of ice. It also happens to have one of the most unique cemeteries I’ve ever seen. Looks at the pics and see if you don’t agree.
Like the sign says, Door to Antartica.Street scene near a city square.Love the use of flora hereNow gander at these impressive cryptsThese are for sure the cheaper seats. More like high density graving.How could anyone cry looking at this when you consider the occupant of this grave lived to be 80 years. I personally loved the use of tiny ceramic hippos, bunnies, and doggies. In fact it is quire whimsical. They definitely add a degree of lightness to an otherwise heavy scene. But I believe the picture of the deceased was taken at his confirmation.Again, great use of flora here. What appears to be high rise living in the background, is actually the opposite.The gang’s all here. This is a shot through the sealed plexiglass door. The occupants are buried in the walls, while the central area is smartly equipped with various shelves and areas for display. Almost as though it were a sealed time capsule.
we have a lot to learn about dealing with death – and although I do not expect to be buried, if I am, doing that would be way cool.