In the heart of the Chilean Desert Atama lies Valle De La Luna - "The Valley of the Moon" - so called because the surface of the earth resembles that of the moon.
We began with a 40-minute walk through tunnels and caves. Then continued with an hour-long trek up and down sand dunes, many of them as smooth and silky looking as liquid chocolate.
And for the conclusion? Sitting on a cliff, overlooking the valley and a marvelous sunset while fellow travelers oohed and ahhed around us.