Category: South America 2017

ParacasChapter 29Ok, Ok, enough of the party hostel! Lots of fun...but enough already. Time to get out of town. Headed for the poor mans Galapagos Islands in Paracas, Peru. Paracas is a small fishing/tourist village. The main attraction is actually located just off the coast on a small set of islands...Islas Ballenstas located in the… Continue reading 29 – Paracas →

Here's the facts:Lima (/ˈliːmə/, Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlima], Quechua: [ˈlɪma], Aymara: [ˈlima]) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous… Continue reading 28 – Lima →

A brisk walk to the bus station cleared the head as it was maybe 35 degrees and windy. Bus was ok and the ride to Punta Arenas was right on schedule. This was a good thing as the gamble to stay another day in Puerto Natales so the Torres hike could be done came at… Continue reading 27 – Return to Santiago and on to Peru →

Ok, this time it's a photo first. Hadn't seen this photo or anything like it prior to going. ThoughtI'd seen glaicers before...big deal” but this one was a tad more than the last one as it's moving 6 feet a day. Just the sound of the constant rumble, hiss and crack of the massive ice… Continue reading 25 – El Calafate →

“When the rooster crows at the break of dawn...look out your window and I'll be gone...” Well old Bob Dylan had the break of dawn right...that's when the roosters started up. We were staying at Santiago's wife's cabin. Braved the 6am 50 degree morning long enough to feed the wood burning stove another log and… Continue reading 24 – The Road to Argentina →

It was a rainy morning in Futaleufu. The 10:30am bus was full. With only one bus a week going to Coyahaque it's easy to see why. Drew the short straw seating wise. Initially had a great seat in the very front with a view out the drivers window. Some old guy got on after me… Continue reading 22 – The Road to Coyahaque →

Arrival in the little town of Chaiten was a tad anti-climatic. After the long sea voyage and the buses, the bizarre foliage like something out of Jurassic Park, The town itself was a small one reminiscent of a logging town. Maybe ten streets in total, none of them paved. Really had that “outback” feel.Had met… Continue reading 21 – Chaiten →

Puerto MonttChapter 20Puerto Montt is a city which is a hub for local fishing, textile, and tourist activity. It is the regions last significant outpost. The Pan American highway ends here. It is also the fastest growing city in Chile. Downtown, modern malls, condos and office towers are the new look. Away from the downtown… Continue reading 20 – Puerto Montt →

Took the day bus from Santiago to Pucon to see the countryside again. Nice voyage but not spectacular. Arrived around 9:30 pm after ten hours on the bus. Not a bad trip. Got off and tried to follow the directions to the hostel previously written down. Met a couple of guys walking along who knew… Continue reading 19 – Pucon →