South America....first time round

South America
November 19th 2010

Published: November 19th 2010

Made it without a scratch, bussing from Santiago to Patagonia tonight. Should be a fun trip. Not looking forward to the wind or cold after the pleasant north but...... And then just a few hours before catching the bus some bastard stole the camera out of my hands. I was in plaza de Armes sitting on a bench taking snaps when a bloke came from behind, grabbed the camera and took off across the road... Read Full Entry

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Pucon

and the add?

Pucon

From Lago Villarrica in the foreground. Volcano Villarrica in the background

Love them, even if slightly used and past their prime

San Martin

again, Love these cars

San Martin

What can I say

style

I like structure made of solid wood. Houses, furniture, toothpicks. Loved the style of this shop

It is a merc

Apparently a lot of old cars that are stolen in the USA end up in South America. Who knows

San Martin and lake

A view from a closeby Miradore. I stayed in a house on the right hand side one house from the beach

San Martin

Just before I shave the goatee off, mum will now be pleased

San Martin

I like trees, and there are some pretty impressive ones here

San Martin

yet another chocolate shop

A santa at last

With a couple of ladies who put up with me for a few days. Very patient

Seven Lakes Drive

We used a different bridge

some nice houses around

San Martin

Volcano Lanin

at border check

signs in San Martin

no wonder the hotel behind went into liquidation

Volcano Lanin

With Monkey puzzle forest below

San Martin

not a bad hostel, and to be given the keys to it!!!

Border near San Martin and Pucon

Mt Lanin, a fantastic piece of geology

Volcano Villarrica near Pucon

If only I could get a decent photo at night when the steam is lit up by the glow of lava, but its too far away

Old ski lift Volcano Villarrica

Apparently destroyed in the eruption of 1984 (One to google). It looked like something out of an old Star Wars film

13th December 2010

magda
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WOW those glaciers
How impressive they are. Have you identified the fungi? Are they similar to the ones in NZ? On beech trees? Keep enjoying yourself..but your Dads coast looks too big. Have you shrunk?

15th December 2010

mandy
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Photos r good Dais
Nice to see you can put some photos up Dais. Will show dad tomorrow. He says he will look at your blog. I left him step by step instructions. Sarah did her biology re-sit exam today, it was the same as 2 wks ago. Her maths is on Fri. Hoping she scrapes thru both of course. Lucy and Ike drop over our way almost daily for internet but seem to be going ok at Senang. I return Sat. Been nice here, not wet or humid like home. R u warm enough!! Snow and glaciers must be cooling. Did you buy some boots? Is there internet cafes in most places or backpackers/youth hostels? R u getting around with others or mainly by yourself? Safer with others surely. Yes the worried sis talking. So take care dais. M

16th December 2010

John Moss
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35 degrees here yesterday!!!!
Beaut coat you're wearing.!!!!!! We're getting some idea of where you are and how far apart these places are down south there. You're not going to Cape Horn are you? Take care. Dad (and Mandy)

23rd December 2010

Moose
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Yeah gr8 to see more piccy's
Told Dad to have a try by himself and he was going to with Mum and pen and paper to write down names of places. Ta Dais gr8 incentive for him to touch a computer. Sarah home again tomorrow. This time for a week and a half which will be nice. Take Care love M

24th December 2010

Ron
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Hi D
Hi D glad all is going reasonably well I hope you have a good Christmas all the best Ron

24th December 2010

Little sis
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Christmas Day
Happy Christmas Dais, we miss you & are thinking of you. I'll have 1 or 3 malibu, kaluha & champagnes for you. Thank goodness you got some mushy shots!!! Some great scenic shots too. Take Care, love ya xoxox

26th December 2010

Daniel
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Great Blog!
Loving the blog! More pics please! (I guess you need a camera for that) :(

26th December 2010

Mira
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Dais!
How fantastic is all that! Keep travelling well, enjoy every moment, go everywhere you can and everywhere you can.t! Big hug! Mira

26th December 2010

Magda
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At last
a decent looking cluster of different fungi. Have you managed to score a reference book on S A funghi yet? Might be better to leave it until just before you leave or it will be stolen anyway......I suppose travelling without a camera, phone or ipod is a lighter way to travel! Happy Christmas and New Year wherever you are....M n Jx

28th December 2010

Little sis
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great piccies
Hi Bro, Keep up the informative blogs & piccies as you're showing us some great scenery. Bad luck about the food poisoning but how did you walk with that? Glad you are meeting nice people who let you stay in their hostel! The cat looks very cute, will it fit in your rucksack?

29th December 2010

Georgie
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Love the phone booth
I'm loving the photos - the phone booth looks great, though not sure if there's much room for a quick change out of that bamboo affected clothing. This is a great way for you to keep in touch with your family, who are obviously missing you. Keep smiling. Georgie

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