Destination: Chile

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

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [475]

- 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 [297]

- 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 [343]

- 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

Day 35 (8-8): Chile Rapa Nui - Santiago

Sun, 8 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [395]

- One person was noticably absent from the breakfast table in the morning - Bob. None of us knew if he was back, and if so, when he came back. - Bob was one who mentioned to us about the uniqueness of Easter Island's mass service (Rapa Nui tradition ... Read more >

Photos: Day 34 (8-7) Rapa Nui (Hike to Cerro Maunga Terevaka and across Beach)

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 34 (8-7): Chile Rapa Nui

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [348]

- We started our routine of the day at breakfast. The weather was not the greatest today - it actually looked like it would rain. Depending on the water temperature, Natalie may try out scuba-diving/surfing; Bob was going to take the day easy. After ... Read more >

Photos: Day 33 (8-6) Rapa Nui (Hike along West Coast and Volcano Rano Kau )

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 33 (8-6): Chile Rapa Nui

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [289]

- This is an early group. By 8:15 am, all of us were at the table exchanging game plans for the day. Bob and Paul would check out scooters for rent and possibly head to the beach (If the scooter proves to be a good deal, Paul would keep it for our hike ... Read more >

Photos: Day 32 (8-5) Rapa Nui (Evening Traditional Show)

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 32 (8-5) Rapa Nui (Full Day Tour)

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery

Day 32 (8-5): Chile Rapa Nui

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [296]

- Breakfast is served from 8 to 10 every day. When I walked out of my room at 8:15, I was the last one at the table. We started discussing our plans for the day. Natalie and I planned to check out the Museum to get a better understanding of the Island´s ... Read more >

Photos: Day 31 (8-4) Rapa Nui (Coast Near Residence)

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Photo Gallery