San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama is a large village, which has several tourist attractions around and has become a magnet for tourists and backpackers. Arriving here after enjoying the solitude of the Patagonian landscape and seeing the hustle and bustle of tourists looking for souvenirs or excursions to all kinds of "objectives" you have the impression that you have landed in a very strange place. Although some attractions, such as the "Valley of the Moon" are indeed excellent, there is also an abundance of pseudo-objectives. We spent a night here, after visiting the Valley of the Moon the previous afternoon. The next day we left...

Almost every day of our fantastic trip we encountered extraordinary examples of humanity and kindness. For example, at an entrance to a national park we were left with 10,000 pesos (approx. 10 USD) to pay for our tickets in cash, and credit cards or US dollars were not accepted. A Chilean tourist I had a conversation with while standing in line paid us the difference and did not accept a 10 USD bill as change. Instead, he said goodbye with a hug and wished us a safe trip! Another example. January 1, 2025 at a truck stop. While using the washing machine, I talked to a driver about our trip route and about Chile. Before the 30-ton tanker truck set off, the Chilean driver came to our camper and offered us a bottle of wine. I don't know what the future will hold, but so far, we have encountered fantastic examples of human kindness.Leggi altro