570m We started with a decent breakfast at the hotel and was then picked up by Nelson, our guide. The first stop was supposed to be a cable car trip up one of the surrounding hills to get a panoramic view of Santiago. However, when we arrived it turned out that it doesn’t open until 10am. Change of plans. To fill in the time we visited a local park in the centre of the city where there were some black-and-white swans. White body, black heads, kind of a mix bet...

3159m After breakfast, we went down and checked out of our hotel to find our driver waiting for us. Being the weekend the traffic was certainly lighter than before and we arrived at the airport fairly quickly. Check in wasn’t a problem but as we were early, Fran and I wanted a coffee. Charlie wanted to go through the security check first. The line was huge and we were 90 mins before our flight. This time I sided with Fran and we grabbed a coffee first. Securit...

570m Well, that was an interesting start to the trip. Said goodbye to Sweetie at home and then Matt, Katie and Kira gave me a lift to the airport. Glad I insisted on a quick farewell as the tears cascaded from Katie. “But I want to say goodbye to Fran and Charlie as well.” No, and just as well because I sent her a text asking where she was after checking in and she and Charlie had already adjourned to the Business Class Lounge. Got on the plane in Perth, fai...