A day of sightseeing Our objective today, was to see some of Chile’s capital, Santiago. Population, a smidge under 7milliom. 40% of Chile’s population live in the Santiago metropolitan area. Established as the capital, by Spanish Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, pictured below, in 1541. Santiago, the city Santiago is the…
Posada del Parque Posada del Parque wasn’t just a campsite. It had a large conference room and was holding kindergarten type classes in an igloo shaped tent. Our site overlooked wetlands leading to sand dunes. We were going to explore last night, but it didn’t happen. I had a lovely…
A day of being lost, and motorways. Leaving our sadly dilapidated campsite this morning around 10.45am, sat-nav said, turn left! We are on a dirt track about 1.5k’s from the main road, and should turn right to get back onto it. However, the thought of cutting off the 9 k’s…
Leaving our Peaceful Haven Reluctantly, we left our grassy camp under the willow trees, surrounded by vines. It had only been a short break, but was very welcome. We climbed back up the track to the main road. The drive out to Pisco Elqui had been a welcome relief after…
Camping sites, when there are no other campers, are brilliant. Not that we are anti-social, but it’s so relaxing. Today, we have decided to camp again, close by, and Jen has found a camp with great write-ups on iOverlander. So we headed for it. Stopping along the way to see…
Agroturismo dos Hermanas My first task this morning was to find Leo and get the water turned on. Last night when we went to the bathrooms, there was no water. Our main reason for coming to Agroturismo dos Hermanas was to have a hot shower. We’ve been wild camping for…
Our camp site last night was delightful. I think knowing we were not alone on the deserted beach, provided some security. Not that we have been unsafe, anywhere. The ocean beside us was peaceful. A 10am start and for the drive south, we are headed for Copiapo, about 280k’s away.…
Morning I was awoken during the early hours of the morning by precipitation on my face. Our vents were wide open. A shock, as rain was the last thing we expected in these desert conditions. In fact I’m surprised how barren the landscape is, as there seems to be a…
Down at Sea level at last. I had the best sleep last night. Into bed by 9pm and woke at 6am with the sun shining into the carnex and the back door open. Jen however, didn’t. She was worried someone might rob us in the night. I’m delighted to say,…
San Pedro de Atacama When we arrived in San Pedro de Atacama last night we thought what a s..t hole. Not a very ladylike expression, I’m afraid, but I could not comprehend why it should be such an important and overpriced tourist destination. Maybe we were tired and our experiences…