Destination: Chile

Gallery: Isla Magdalena- Pinguine

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Photo Gallery

Isla Magdalena - Magellanpinguine

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Views [3348] | Comments [4]

Um 6 Uhr klingelte der Wecker da es in um 7 uhr mit dem Boot schon auf die Insel der abertausend Pinguine gehen soll. Fruehstueck gabs leider noch keines also lief ich eingepackt mit Wind und Wetterschutz zum Veranstalter. Dort sammelten sich noch weitere ... Read more >

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Punta Arena - die suedlichste Stadt (der Welt)

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Views [664] | Comments [1]

zumindest behaupten das die chilenen. Es gibt zwar noch in Argentinien Ushuaia das etwas suedlicher liegt aber es sei nur eine Ansiedling. Doch zunaecht wollte der Flieger nicht los und wir warteten 2 std. ohne konkrete auskuenfte und um 12:30 gings ... Read more >

Gallery: Pucon, Chile

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 | By justin | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Volcano Villerica, Chile

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 | By heywoods1976 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Punta Arenas

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Photo Gallery

Santiago - Valparaiso/ Vina del Mar

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Views [651] | Comments [1]

Am zweiten Tag muesste ich mich so langsam um die Organisation kuemmern. Wo solls hingehen und wie. Da ich bei soviel Zeit den Norden und den Sueden von Chile sehen kann, werde ich zwecks zu Ende gehendem Sommer ganz in den Sueden fliegen und gen Norden ... Read more >

Markets, Friends and Fun in Santiago, and the Long Trip North (Back to the Tropics!)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 | By nickandlaina | Views [1380] | Comments [1]

So our Second day in Pucón started with a rainstorm and we decided not to head to the national park. Our hosts, Kate and Tom gave us directions to the river, and let us borrow their bikes, (only two) to head out there. Pucón is in a beautiful location ... Read more >

Pucón - Ascent to Volcan Villirrica....at last!!!

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [817]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!    Clear blue skies, sunshine……perfecto!!!!!! All good for climbing up the volcano.   We were all kitted out with mountain climbing equipment.   The overall kit list included: waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, gaiters, ... Read more >

Pucón ....back to school

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [606]

Spent the morning at school!    I'd booked myself on some Spanish lessons…I thought I had better learn some Spanish to get by since I'm going to be in South America for a few months.   It has been a while since I've been in a classroom too!    ... Read more >

Pucon - Abort volcano climb number 3 - this is getting ridiculous

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [519]

Up early.... more rain....again.   This is getting ridiculous.   Ive decided to give up on the volcano idea.   In the evening, went white water rafting with some guys from the hostel (Nathan, Andrea and Elizabeth). ... Read more >

Of Southern Ice Fields and Backpackers Wine

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 | By hercules | Views [1307] | Comments [2]

Wow I`ve been lazy with this thing... I believe I left off at Punto Arenas... Wow that was a while ago.  Ok, so we booked a ticket from Punto Arenas to Puerto Montt, which is about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and Santiago.  The busride takes just ... Read more >

Gallery: Valparaiso- Vina del Mar

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 | By karin_lang | Photo Gallery

Chile: Valparaiso

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 | By lockers | Views [347]

February 3rd - 6th After two days of physical exhaustion in Chile's capital, Eva and I chose the first tip on Sophie's list and headed for Valparaiso on the coast whilst Robbie flew to Buenos Aires to meet his mum. Apart from ... Read more >

Pucón - aborted volcano trekking x 2

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 | By justin | Views [763]

13 th Feb - Had hoped to climb the Villarrica Volcano but due to the rain first thing in the morning the guide and owner of the hostel advise that it would not be a good idea.  So getting up at 6:00 am was unnecessary ordea!  Spent the ... Read more >