Category Archives: Chile

Day 28 – Exploring the island of Chiloe

Posted on February 1, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies are spoiling themselves with a rental car to explore the Isle of Chiloe for 3 days. Such a treat after a month of buses. Though driving on the other side of the road has its challenges. Thankfully I’m designated … Continue reading →

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Day 29 – Chiloe – charming & tranquil

Posted on February 1, 2013 by fleesee

Isle of Chiloe – palafitos (stilt houses), charming cottages, rolling countryside and tranquil national parks on the lake makes for a weekend holiday within our travels. At one stage we felt like we were driving along the road between Gerringong … Continue reading →

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Day 27 – Music culture in Frutillar

Posted on January 31, 2013 by fleesee

“Semanas Musicales” de Frutillar – a taste of Chilean classical guitar watching Emerson Salazar at the Teatro del Lago.

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“Rapido Lady, Rapido”

Posted on January 30, 2013 by fleesee

My apprehension of climbing a volcano began before we left Australia. When we chose Pucon as our base to enroll in Spanish lessons, Ben was excited to learn one of the major attractions to this pueblo (town) was climbing Volcano … Continue reading →

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Day 25-26 – Hola Puerto Varas

Posted on January 29, 2013 by fleesee

Arrived in Puerto Varas last night after a 5 hour bus trip south of Pucon. Another lake another volcano! Quaint town with strong influences of German settlement here from the late 1800’s of old wood shingle houses to German pasteries … Continue reading →

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Estudiar español en Pucón

Posted on January 28, 2013 by jammin

Our reasons for staying in Pucon were two-fold. Firstly we wanted to spend some time learning Spanish before we got too far into our trip. And secondly, the leadup to getting away had been so hectic we decided we needed … Continue reading →

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Day 24 – Adios Pucon, our last night

Posted on January 27, 2013 by fleesee

Our last night in Pucon. After 16 days here as a base studying Spanish it’s hard to leave. We make the most of our day absorbing the beauty around us and prepare for our journey to our next destination – … Continue reading →

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Day 23 – No pain, no gain!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by fleesee

Happy Australia Day everyone. Tis the 26th here now and how apt we climbed Volcan Villarica today. A grueling 5 hour climb to the summit of 2847m. This has to be one of the most physical challenges we have ever … Continue reading →

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Day 19-22 – Neighbouring lakes (lagos)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by fleesee

Our last week at Spanish school and we are taking it easy focusing on practicing our Spanish. Squeezed in a visit to Lago (lake) Caburgua about 30 mins away. We kept saying “doesn’t this remind you of Malborough Sounds in … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – Ojos del Carbugua, Pucon

Posted on January 21, 2013 by fleesee

Our first side trip outside Pucon – Ojos del Caburga waterfalls, about 20km away on a local bus. A refreshing retreat from the hot afternoons.

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