Day 37 – South Patagonia, Chile

Posted on February 9, 2013 by fleesee

Our Navimag ferry journey through the Chilean fiords continues. On day 3 it sidetracks to Glacier Ventisquero. The sheer size of this glacier is not realised till one of the zodiacs motors across to the base to collect ice. Our … Continue reading →

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Day 35-36 – 4 day ferry to Patagonia

Posted on February 7, 2013 by fleesee

Our 4 day cargo ferry begins to Patagonia. Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales through the beautiful Chilean fiords. These photos were taken on day 2 of our trip through the Moraleda Channel.

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Off the beaten track in Cochamo Valley

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jammin

The aim of travelling is to find amazing places to visit that have not yet been ravaged by the effects of tourism (of course the irony is that we contribute to the ravaging, however lightly we tread). One such place (for now) is the Cochamó Valley, an hour and a half from Puerto Varas.
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Day 31-33 – Horseriding in Cochamo Valley

Posted on February 4, 2013 by fleesee

Back from a 3 day horse ride into spectacular Cochamo Valley. It’s Chile’s Yosemite. Only way in is by 6 hour horse ride or trek. This adds to one of our best experiences so far.

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Isla de Chiloe – land of currantos and Jesuit churches

Posted on February 3, 2013 by fleesee

With credit card in hand and our rental car dropped off at the hostel we’re ready for our trip to Chiloe. It’s a sheer joy to load our back packs into the boot and drive. For a brief moment we imagine how different our travel would be if only we had a car for the rest of the year. Hmm that ain’t gonna happen so enjoy the moment.
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Mas volcans and German teacake en Puerto Varas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by fleesee

The time has come for us to make our way down south. Leaving Pucon is like leaving our comfort zone and I guess this is now really the beginning of our adventure. You know it’s time to leave when the waiter from the week before recognises you and yells across the street “Hola, are you still here”?
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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 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 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 Villarica.
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