Destination: Chile

Valparasio, Santiago, Mendoza, Iquique

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 | By augustwilson | Views [2149] | Comments [1]

It´s been a while since we updated but rest assured there are plenty of stories to tell this time!! So from Pucon we caught the bus North to Valparasio where a few people had recommeded we visit. Unfortunately this is a party town and we were there ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Penguins in Chiloe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 | By katrinamckeever | Views [1558]

Mission penguin saw us taking a short ferry trip over to the Island of Chiloe, a lovely little place full of smugglers coves, sandy beaches and lots of folklore. We arrived in a rain storm, andmanaged to pitch the tent in a nice wee place with tidy ... Read more >

Tags: camping, castro, chile, chiloe, ferry, hostel, island, penguins, south america, the great outdoors

Gallery: Chile

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By jason_kidd | Photo Gallery

Puerto Montt

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By robinsa | Views [654]

16 & 18 February, Puerto Montt Chile. This place is pretty crappy. There are mountains, a volcano and lakes nearby, but the town itself is not good for too much, other than for cathing the ferry down South (which I will be boarding in a few hours).... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

55º Süd - Trekking zwischen Beagle-Kanal und Kap Horn

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 | By rayen | Views [2556]

Viele Inseln, Berge, Gletscher, hin und wieder ein Wal und einige Pinguine im Wasser udn Albatrosse darüber. Abgesehen von Wind und Wolken ist es das, was man sieht, wenn man durch die Kanäle Südpatagoniens fährt. Dafür ist der Wind immer kalt und die ... Read more >

Climb a volcano, jump in a lake!!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 | By augustwilson | Views [913] | Comments [1]

Well we have finally  left Argentina behind and got across the Andes to Chilie after two four hour bus journeys that were broken up by a night in San Martin De Los Andes, which is a nice town but only if u want to visit but we just caught there in transit.... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Gallery: Pucon

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 | By augustwilson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Feuerland und Isla Navarino

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 | By rayen | Photo Gallery

Chilling in Chile

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 | By entertainers | Views [2676] | Comments [2]

While chilling in Chile, our hearts were still in Mendoza... We escaped the Gringo Trail and headed for Pichilemu for some surf and detox. Our days consisted of slideshows, sunbathing and surfing..aaaah bliss. But the surf wasn't up to much, all geared ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Santiago de Chile

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 | By katrinamckeever | Views [937]

Santiago was a pleasent surpise for us. We only really spent two days there and to be honest, I can´t imagine needing any more than that, but it was a nice big city with a really pleasent feel to it. The metro system is ace, and cheap. It even has ... Read more >

Tags: chile, city, hotel, latin america, metro, museum, pisco sour, restaurant, santiago de chile, south america

Gallery: Südpatagonien - Chile

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 | By rayen | Photo Gallery

Activities

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By bkhk4fun | Views [633] | Comments [1]

Amy:   The canyoning adventure that we went on in Pucon was very fun.   We did 3 self repels through waterfalls one of which was a 15  meter drop.   We also had the opportunity to scramble through a narrow slot that we were told was formed by the ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Zwischen Atlantik und Pazifik

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By rayen | Views [1952]

Langsam geht es nicht mehr weiter nach Süden. Ich bin in Punta Arenas, Chile, direkt an der Magellanstrasse, zwischen Atlantik und Pazifik. Jetzt kommt nicht mehr viel Land. Mit etwas Glück und Warteliste habe ich ein Schiff nach Süden bekommen. Und ... Read more >

Gallery: Chile

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By bkhk4fun | Photo Gallery

Prepping for Patagonia

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By bkhk4fun | Views [643] | Comments [1]

Patti:  We are now in Puerto Varas which is basically the gateway to Patagonia. It is located on a beautiful lake which is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. We ended our travels with Pachamama yesterday so from here on in we are on our own. Salmon ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase