Destination: Chile

Easter Island

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 | By jenosn | Views [1001] | Comments [2]

Turning a new leaf in Rapa Nui: What a rush I was in running around like a headless chicken in preparation for the afternoon flight to Easter Island. Spent most of the morning with a friend of mine, Caroline before packing having only made the decision ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Brrrrrr..................

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 | By krysia | Views [814] | Comments [5]

No matter that i checked the web for weather conditions, and decided that yes, summer clothing would be quite appropriate, the shocking reality when we arrived, was it was flippin' freezin'!!  We arrived in daylight hours and people were coming into ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Gallery: Chillin' in Chile

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 | By krysia | Photo Gallery

Dont sweat the petty stuff

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By davenness | Views [584] | Comments [1]

We made it in fine style to Santiago on time with no dramas (incredible flight over the Andes - first look at Aconcagua (highest mtn in S America).  Our first interaction with Latin America resulted in a lift to the Marriott Hotel in a dubious looking ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Turn the -'s into +'s

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Views [1058]

The last week in Santiago has helped us reassess our view of the city.   We have managed to organise our Emergency Passports, our Brazilian Tourist VISA’s and get copies of our Travel Vaccinations faxed through the Aussie Embassy so that we ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Gallery: Valpairiso

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Soccer + a Fat Cow

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Photo Gallery

Everyone`s kissing in Chile

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1544]

Paris is SO last season.  There`s clearly something in the Andean air of Chile and its not just pollution. It appears that Santiago is the new place to "elope by the slopes." The snow capped mountains may be minus 40 but the temperature in ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

What a bastard

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Views [966] | Comments [4]

You’d think that you would be hearing how great it is sunning ourselves on the beaches of Brazil, enjoying the culture and cuisines … well that is what you’d think.   In reality we are stuck in Santiago, Chile.   Ironic that whilst we were writing ... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

In Parenthesis

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 | By jenosn | Views [624] | Comments [2]

As promised my entry on the meeting with Mr ****´*. I have quoted word for word from my written journal, so apologies in advance if it sounds in any way repetitive. It does however signify just how frustrated I was meeting this ´human being´... Ok..... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

What happened to Bernie Clifton?

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1274]

12 hrs on a plane and 19 hrs time difference.  Like a Time Lord, I had arrived in Santiago, Chile before I left Auckland.  At one point I passed myself on the plane.  Bizarre. I wandered around the capital in a daze on the Ascension of the Virgin (a ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Junior's B'Day + Santiago

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Photo Gallery

Santiago + Junior's B'Day

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Views [792] | Comments [2] | Video

The video link (once loaded, internet here is rather slow so will wait for a better connection) is our new Aussie/Kiwi mate Simon putting on a show at the Irish Pub we went to for Junior's Birthday. We all had a great night helping the young fella welcome ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Santiago

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 | By jiff | Photo Gallery

Santiago

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 | By jiff | Views [636]

On my way home I had a quick stop in Santiago before flying home to Australia. It's a nice enough city but not very exciting. I stayed in a nice area and there were lots of restaurants and bars. Everyone would sit outside to eat and drink even though ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing