Travel day adventures!

Today was one of those “it’ll be easy” travel days… that turned into a bit of an adventure 😄
We were picked up right on time at 7am and dropped at the bus station by 7.15am, feeling quietly confident about our 8am departure with Bus Sur to Puerto Natales.
That confidence didn’t last long…
The Bus Sur kiosk didn’t even open until 7.40am 🤔 and it was trying to deal with 2 bus loads!
And to add a bit of spice—there’s a departure tax that no one had mentioned. Always nice to discover surprises like that just before boarding!
Then came the luggage saga…
After being directed to one bus, by a guy whose only job was to verify paperwork and direct passengers to the right bus, our bags were loaded… only to discover it was the wrong bus (the 8.15 instead of the 8.00). When I tried to retrieve them, the luggage guy was not exactly thrilled with my lack of Spanish.
Let’s just say it got a little “animated” for a moment with his abuse coming thick and fast and refusing to pass over our suitcases!
Eventually, with help from the driver, we got our bags back and onto the correct bus.
We finally rolled out around 8.25am… and right on cue—it started snowing.
Inside the bus, the windows fogged up completely, so the views were more “abstract Patagonia” than scenic. You could feel the bus pushing through water, slush… and possibly ice ❄️ Not exactly relaxing, but certainly memorable.
Border crossings were straightforward:
• Argentina: slow but smooth
• Chile: surprisingly quick and easy
By 2pm we arrived in Puerto Natales, ready for the next leg… only to find our hotel didn’t have our booking 😅
Eventually sorted (seems to be a theme today), and we headed out for a walk to shake off the day.
And then… redemption! 🙌
We found a great little spot for a late lunch/early dinner, complete with a warming, hearty dishes that hit the spot perfectly after a long, cold day.
Highlights of the day:
✔ Survived the bus station chaos
✔ Recovered our luggage (eventually!)
✔ Snowy Patagonian landscapes
✔ Two border crossings ticked off
✔ Made it safely to Puerto Natales
✔ Finished with a great meal.

One of those travel days where nothing quite goes to plan…
…but somehow, it all works out in the end.
And let’s be honest—those are usually the ones you remember the most 😉Læs mere