In South America

14 janvier 2009

Punta Arenas

Transport in Patagonia is complicated. Roads are mostly unpaved and buses don't go where you want to go. So we have chosen to make a flight from Coyhaique down south to the city of Punta Arenas; a bus trip would last two days. According to some (Chilean)...

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28 décembre 2008

Coyhaique

After 24 hours of water and waves we arrive finally in mythical Patagonia. Known for: untamed wilderness, steep mountains, endless plains and weather that is even worse than on Chiloé. Coyhaique, our first stop, is the capital of Aysén, northern Chilean...

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28 décembre 2008

Boat trip

We planning to travel down south to Patagonia, but the Carretera Austral is still blocked due to the Chaitén Vulcano eruption. So, we take a boat (ferry Puerto Montt, Coyhaique). Moreover, what better place is there to celebrate Christmas? Christmas dinner...

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15 décembre 2008

Santiago

Santiago, big city. Nothing special to see, but its big city atmosphere is pleasant. Positive points are its weather, its dramatic setting among snow-capped mountains and its impressively good restaurants. Happy girl shopping and wearing dresses again...

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15 décembre 2008

Santiago, restaurants

Why going to Santiago? I would say that restaurants is a sufficient reason. This is a description of the 3 best of this city, you can start to salive... Update: It seemed obvious for us but maye not for everybody, those great restaurants might not be...

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14 décembre 2008

Valparaiso

Valparaíso might be the most beautiful city of Chile. Chaotic, but oh so picturesque. View on the harbour Suburbs are creatively built on the hills surrounding the centre and the harbour Just went up one of the many ancient ascensores; elevators that...

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13 décembre 2008

La Serena amd Elqui Valley

La Serena is located halfway Iquique and Santiago. As one of Chile's oldest cities it has a lot of old colonial architecture, but still the city didn't look interesting enough to picture it. But, luckily for Fanny, shopping can be done. Together with...

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12 décembre 2008

Villarrica, part 3

Breathing ultra-fresh air in Huerquehue national park. Villarrica volcano from the other side Laguna Chico This is the only region on earth with native Araucarias or monkey puzzle trees, which was until the seventies popular in Dutch frontyards. In nature,...

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12 décembre 2008

Villarica, part 2

The Villarrica region is full of volcanos... Pleasant side effect are those hot termal springs One of the many lakes, not yet discovered by tourism. Cows are smarter Time for action! After looking at that volcano for 3 days, we decide to climb it Five...

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5 décembre 2008

Non drama

The camera will arrive soon by bus. Life is beautiful again. Expect nice gastronomical pictures of Santiago and high mountains!

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4 décembre 2008

Drama

Fanny has had a camera pickpocketed in the subway in Santiago de Chile and is depressed.So no update for this week. But tonight we go to Villarica to check beautiful vulcanoes. You will just have to use your imagination.

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