Destination: Chile

Day 43 (8-16): Chile Santiago

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [422]

- Arrived at Santigo at around 9 and headed straight back to Tale's Hostel. Weather was kind of gloomy, and it would be a perfect day for museums. In Santiago (and probably most of Chile), museums are free on Sundays and closed on Mondays. Somehow, all ... Read more >

Photos: Day 42 (8/15) Los Gaviotas

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 42 (8-15): Chile Los Gaviotas - Osorno

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [480]

- Good times always fly by. Couldn't believe it had been 4 days already and that I was leaving today. It was prefect timing though coz the morning was gloomy, the air was chilly and it looked like it was going to rain - exactly what we were told by the ... Read more >

Photos: Day 41 (8/14) Los Gaviotas

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 41 (8-14): Chile Los Gaviotas

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [541]

- I am not the best hiker, but after today I had to redefine words like ´walk´, ´slow´... especially when it comes to hiking with locals. - After picking me up from the cabin at 8 and crossing the lake on his boat, Aaron (my guide) asked me if I wanted ... Read more >

Photos: Day 40 (8/13) Los Gaviotas

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 40 (8-13): Chile Los Gaviotas

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [501]

- After breakfast (at around 10 am), Edith walked with me to the trailhead of the lagoon. The instructions I understood was keep to the left of the trail (at intersections) and I should reach the lagoon in approximately 2 hours. She was also nice enough ... Read more >

Day 39 (8-12): Chile Los Gaviotas

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [431]

- As weather.com predicted, I was blessed with the sun. - Walked around the farm and watched pigs, cows, sheep and ducks roaming around the grassland. Headed up a little trail behind the farm house that led to 'El Mirador', a point on the hill which ... Read more >

Photos: Days 38 - 39 (8/11 - 12) Osorno and Los Gaviotas

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 38 (8-11): Chile Osorno - Los Gaviotas

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [532]

- Arrived at Osorno at 8-ish in the morning. Local bus to El Poncho was not until 12:30. Dropped off my backpack at the custodio and ventured into Osorno's downtown. Osorno is not exactly a tourist city, so people were staring at me with curious eyes.... Read more >

Photos: Day 37 (8-10) Valparaiso

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 37 (8-10): Chile Valparaiso

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [357]

- Fully aware that I only have a day to explore Valpa, I woke up at 7 to catch the 7:30 am bus to Valpa. Valparaiso is an interesting city - from what I heard, people either love it or hate. Some are fascinated by its spontaneous, bohemian charm and ... Read more >

Photos: Day 36 (8-9) Santiago

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 36 (8-9): Chile Santiago

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [397]

- Made a second trip to the Barrio Bellavista district. This time though my destination was Cementerio General. The cemetery houses the remains of all but two deceased presidents, and is also the final resting place for some notable politicians, ... Read more >

Photos: Day 35 (8-8) Rapa Nui (Final morning)

Sun, 8 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery