In early May we celebrated our wedding anniversary in Santiago, Chile with a very lovely sushi dinner. Mike and Geneva have been married for 19 years! Then we packed up from our city street parking location and went driving around the area to see a few things. The first stop was a vineyard with a … More Feathers, Wine and Salt?
Not all campsites have beautiful views and fantastic surroundings. This time we squeezed in to a spot in a neighborhood behind a busy hospital. We are in the bustling capital city of Chile, the beautiful Santiago. During the day these streets are filled with the vehicles of hospital workers. Nurses, techs, doctors and other … More Santiago- The capital of Chile
Driving north towards Santiago, we stopped for a night at a recommended campsite that had our curiosity on high. We had read a little about this place, but it seemed unbelievable, truly. But before we could enter, we had to pass through a serious security checkpoint after driving along a razor wire fenceline for a … More Nazi Germany in Chile- But was it a cult?
Leaving the islands of Chiloe, including our fun experience on Isla Anihue, brought mixed feelings. We were sad to leave our friends and the beautiful lifestyle of the islands. But we were ready to continue the trip and take care of some medical needs. We rented a place near some friends in Puerto Varas. This … More Puerto Varas friends and fitness
While we were at Puerto Natales at the southern edge of Patagonia we met a sweet American couple traveling in their Volkswagon Vanagon. They invited us to come for a visit to their island sheep farm on Isla Anihue. While that seemed far away at the time, we had to accept such a great opportunity … More An island opportunity – Isla Anihue
The ferry crossed a large inlet of the South Pacific Ocean and deposited us in the city of Quellon. This is a bustling port city with a seedy energy about it and a lot of traffic. Most of the homes looked worn down and weathered by the sea, the storms and lack of maintenance. But … More Isla Chiloe – A step back in time
We are on the final leg of the Carretera Austral through the Patagonia region of Chile. The road through Patagonia has been challenging and beautiful. This final section continued that theme! The curves were sharp and the warnings of approaching vehicles were non-existent. So we drove slowly and cautiously. The flora changed as we went … More Patagonia Region – Walls, Waterfalls, Hot Springs
Group tours are just not our thing. We try to find ways to explore on our own. We try to avoid being bunched up with selfie-sticks and loud visitors. But sometimes it is just necessary. This is one of those times, and it was well worth it. We were quite glad we booked the tour … More Marble Caves- Chile (Patagonia region)
What is the Carretera Austral? (Spanish = Southern Way) Chilean Highway 7 Of course you can find the answer on the internet. But you can also take a look at this information and see a little bit of the Carretera Austral through our eyes. This iconic roadway meanders through parts of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia … More Q-What is the Carretera Austral? A-Patagonia.
As we left the dirt roads and canyons where we were hunting for rock art, we spotted a woman sitting in an alcove of rocks near an intersection. She had a bicycle and a thermos and was trying to stay tucked in, out of the wind. As we grew closer her little thumb appeared … More Put your hands on the wall and blow!