Day 278 We had to leave La Serena for central Chile. We wanted to catch some seaside air and enjoy one of Chile’s prime cities. In the afternoon we had to take a Turbus to Valparaiso. It was three hours late which was very annoying. … Read More →
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Atacama desert times at San Pedro de Atacama and excursions to Elqui Valley near La Serena
Day 273 This day we spent more time on the bus (Turbus) heading further south. At some stage we had to stop and have all our luggage examined by Chilean customs officers. This apparently is standard procedure in the area: Peru and Bolivia are so … Read More →
From Bolivia to Far Northern Chile: Tedious times on the bus, The Pacific Ocean, Arica, Iquique and Lauca National Park
Day 269 So at noon we hopped on the Trans Salvador coach that promised to take us to the border and then to Arica in the northern fringes of Chile. Well, this journey ended 2 hours later in Pacatamaya, a small town in the middle … Read More →
Bolivia’s Southern Altiplano: Colourful lagoons, majestic mountains, geysers, hot springs and thousands of flamingos
Day 266 We got up early, had yet another pretty basic meal and headed off further to the south. We had to cover quite some ground on these sandy roads. This day was all about scenery. Now, I have to really emphasize that despite all … Read More →
Bolivia: La Paz, Salar de Uyuni–The World’s Largest Salt Flat– and a Train Graveyard
Day 262 Bolivia really is even more basic than Peru. So far we experienced a power outage, rarely had hot (even warm) water and/or internet/WIFI access. We might be spoilt, but certain things I just appreciate. In the morning we took a bus to La … Read More →
Lake Titicaca: From Cusco to Puno to Copacabana in Bolivia
Day 258 Our leisure time in Cusco finally came to an end. Well versed in the Spanish language we eagerly were awaiting new adventures. From the local Terminal Terestre we boarded a Tranzela coach to take us to Puno on Lake Titicaca. It is a … Read More →
Argentina: Mendoza and Maipu wine country, Northern Patagonia at Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi National Park
Day 283 Today we had to leave Chile, not for long, but for the next couple of days. Our immediate destination was Mendoza which was about 7 hours away just across the Andes. We took a very scenic route over the mountain ranges. High up … Read More →