Jen mentioned the fact that the camp owners seemed to be dealing with a flood, when we arrived yesterday!. Clearly they are diverting a stream through their property and allowing it to flood the fields used for camping. I noticed water build-up in the field next to us and wondered…
With some regret, we moved on from this lovely campground. Actually, it’s the back and front yard of a private house but with plenty of grass and space for campers. Grape vines, olive, apple trees and a soccer field, set the scene. Lovely warm showers and even hot water at…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
What a day!!! Yesterday late afternoon, while getting he speaker out of my luggage box, I found my bottle of shampoo had leaked through the toilet bag and over a pair of trousers and all over a raincoat!!! It’s such concentrated shampoo that it takes ages to wash out. This…
While the parking/camping area was quite rough, we had a flat site to pitch the Caranex and enjoyed a quiet, calm night. A little local history. Sadly, in a rush, I could not resolve a setting issue that caused the three photo’s today, to be blurry. Resolved now. This morning…
So much happening in the world! First of all, it’s Guy Fawkes Day…not that you would know it in Bolivia..:) Voting closes today in the American presidential elections. The world waits, with bated breath. Some will be very unhappy, some may go into hibernation, many will be thrilled. Where do…