First, Back to Arica, Chile On Easter Island I changed my mind about crossing to Buenas Aires and going north. Too cold. I tried to get a flight to Arica, the northern most town of Chile, as soon as I reached Santiago and although it cost only $100 only if you booked 7 days in advance the next day price was $350, a little much for an hour flight. The alternative was a 30 hour bus ride which isn´t too bad considering the semi-bed-type seats. Tur Bus, the large domestic bus transport company has safety features including seats belts for passengers and a sign telling you that the drivers don t drive longer than 5 hours per shift. Also, when the driver exceeds the speed limit a buzzard goes off to alert him and the
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