Blogs from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 10

Today, I received my confirmation for the Three Lakes Crossing Puerto Varas to Barlioche! Very Expensive but this is a journey I always wanted to do. The Crossing was suspended until this month because of various reasons (I think there were disputes between the companies operating it). It was cheaper booking direct via a Chilean travel agent than going through a travel agent here. There is nothing more to update except four weeks on Thursday I go....I cannot believe how soon it is. I just need to finish paying my prebooked accommodation and get my spending money together. I more or less got my other things together and now it is a matter of waiting and probably worrying, knowing me!... read more

For the past month or so, there was uncertainty whether I would be going to Chile or not. There is a lot happening in my life including my health problems and various issues. There were times that I simply wanted to cancel my trip. With a lot of thinking and praying, I decided now to go ahead with my trip and adjusted my itinerary. The plan now is to head to Southern Chile on the following day of my arrival instead of spending the first few days in Santiago. I spent a month in Santiago last year and I am more or less satisfied of what I have already seen there. My flights are now ticketed (Thanks to the rising fuel costs, I had to pay more money on the flights...doh) and I now only need ... read more

Leeds has some nice shopping arcades but little else readily available. The cab drivers are talented improtu tour guides because they have no idea where they are going in the first place. Which is lucky because they cannot escape this city and affect the rest of humankind. If they ever mate with Auckland taxi drivers watch out! Let me explain... When we arrived in Leeds it was clear this was no London. There would be no easy access to charming historical buildings (except for the shamefully 3/4rs unoccupied Corn Exchange), nor would there be interesting ethnic food or street performers with talent. To enjoy Leeds you have to get creative. Thankfully to the rescue came my brother in law and Leeds resident Tony. We'd taken the train up for Tony & Vickie's wedding and had a ... read more

We're off. Love you all, see you soon.xx Speak to you in Peru.... read more

I learnt today that the Three Lakes Crossing (Puerto Varas to Barlioche (vice versa) is not operating at present. So I may have to change my plans travelling to Pucon. My alternative route maybe via San Martin de los Andes (the seven lakes region). However, I will probably decide when I get there what route I will take, and if the crossing is in operation. Final payment for the trip is due a week on Friday and now began saving up for my big trip out! yay! Another update later.... read more