Dec 18, 2013 ”We rode the ferry yesterday to the island of Chiloé. Especially after the gray ash of Chaitén, the plush green hills of the island looked very inviting. Love our palafito! I already know this week will go…
Volcán Chaitén in Chile
December 12, 2013 “We climbed the volcano today. I have never been so tired. I thought the glacier was bad. That was a pleasure walk.“ If you have never witnessed first-hand the devastation from a volcanic eruption, it is hard…
Chaitén, Chile
December 9, 2013 “Our springtime drive, all the flowers were blooming. We are staying outside of Chaitén. The town was almost completely destroyed by a volcano in 2008. Lots to do here: whitewater rafting, climb the volcano, visit tiny parks.…
Coyhaique, Chile
December 7, 2013 “We celebrated my birthday with the owners of our rental. We were only in Coyhaique for one week. The view from our cabin was beyond words. Our rental was quite rustic. “ It only took one day…
North on the Carretera Austral, Chile
December 1, 2013 “We awoke to snow . . . it was a cold night in the car. Had to start the heater a few times. Headed north. Caleta Tortel is the farthest south we will go in Chile. The drive was…
Carretera Austral, Southern Chile
November 30, 2013 “The scariest road we have been on so far. Would hate to drive it after dark. Arrived at Caleta Tortel just as the sun was setting. We are spending the night in the car, in the freezing…