The next morning (sun 25th) we were back on the Seven Lake Route to Valdivia. On the way down we stopped off at Conaripe and Panguipilli. On these stops we got some magnificent views of the lakes and the valleys. Life looked simple and relaxed in these parts. A bit of farming and fishing was all that occupied the locals. The weather decided to turn just as we arrived in Valdivia. That suited me just fine as we were to spend the afternoon at the a Sunday Fies...

After a whistle stop in Santiago I was back on the road again, this time with a tour group called Pachamama. Pachamama provided a tour of the Chilean lake district. As this is quite a large area. some of the national parks and other little gems within the district are quite difficult to reach by public transport. By doing this tour we would be able to see a lot more in a shorter amount of time (five days). It came in at a pretty decent price too! During th...

Valparasio is only a short trip away from Santiago. Looking up at the surrounding hills from the waterfront you are met with brightly coloured buildings and houses sprawling across the mountain. I have met a few people on my trip who have lived in Valpo (mostly Americans and an astonishing large number of architects) who have all gave it glowing reviews. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site too. Personally I was not blown away with it on first impressions. It ...

It was time to move onto my eighth and final country - Chile. With only a month left on my trip we decided to focus on southern Chile. This is still about two thousand kilometers! We also had to factor in that we would be over crossing over the Chilean and Argentinian border a few times in our attempt to see the vast Patagonian landscape. However before getting into all that outdoor lark I was all set for chilling out in Santiago for a few days. The border ...