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Published: February 12th 2015
On Route to Pucon
Photo stop at the Parque Nacional Lanin just short of the Argentine - Chile border at Mamuil MalalTravel 380 kms to Pucon crossing from Argentina into Chile. We stop short of the border to take photos of the stunning scenery. We continue to the Backpacker Hostel in Pucon for our two night stop, The owner Claudio went through the activities for the next day. I then took a walk round Pucon a lively place with plenty of cafes with seating outside. Had lunch with Penny and Shirley at one of these eateries. Later several of us took an organised trip to hot thermal pools, so relaxing.
Day 21 - Pucon – 13 January 2015 Free day, four of the group and Nick our co-driver/mechanic climbed the Villarica Volcano; crampons and ice picks; not for me!
Tom and I went to the Huerquehue National Park. We took an hour long journey by a local bus, winding up through mountainside country to the ticket office. After an hour climbing through lovely woods we came to the entrance where we had to show or tickets. We then continued going higher and higher. Tom went on ahead and I continued at a steady pace stopping to take photos of the
On Route to Pucon
Photo stop at the Parque Nacional Lanin just short of the Argentine - Chile border at Mamuil Malal lakes. At Lake Toro
I sit on a fallen
tree truck and eat my packed lunch before continuing to visit lakes Verde where I saw Tom about to descend.
The last bus back to Pucon so did not hang around for too long before starting the long descent back. Met lots of other hikers making the climb up as I went down. The journey back down was as beautiful and enjoyable as going up; lovely sunshine, trees, wild flowers, birds singing and amazing scenery.
Made it back to the ticket office at 16:30, so plenty of time. Sat and chatted to other English couple while waiting for the bus journey back to Pucon.
After a shower enjoyed BBQ lamb, jacket potatoes and selection of salads.
Day 22 - Santiago – 14 January 2015 Long drive 780 kms up the Panam Highway to Santiago, capital city of Chile. Booked in the Happy House Hostel, the best hostel so far on this trip. Lovely large room, hot shower and proper beds – fantastic change from bunk beds. Shared room this spacious room with Ingrid.
Group meal at the Ocean Pacific’s, a seafood restaurant with
On Route to Pucon
Photo stop at the Parque Nacional Lanin just short of the Argentine - Chile border at Mamuil Malal a naval theme, corridors done out like a submarine with separate rooms going off of it. Our room was decked out with the figure heads from various seagoing ships from the past. I played safe and had tuna, which was cooked to perfection accompanied by a side salad of avocado and celery.
Just nodding off to sleep when a loud noise and shaking of the building, OMG! not about to have an earthquake I hope. There was an earthquake in Santiago only four years ago in 2010.
Day 22 - Santiago – 14 January 2015 End of first leg after breakfast
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