Day 240 - Guanaqueros

After Papudo, we got back onto the Panamerican Highway.

Chile is the second longest country in the world, with a north-south span of 2,672 Miles. The further north we drive, the more we realize that Zapallar was probably the last beautiful town in Chile.

From here on to the Peruvian border, we can expect mostly Desert. Stones, rocks, and sand are alternating in many forms and colors. Occasionally, we spotted an oasis in the distance.

Across the Desert, to our right, we can make out the Andes Mountain range. Our travel guide indicated there was considerable mining in the foothills and mountains of that region, predominately Copper and Lithium.

In Guanaqueros, 19 miles south of La Serena, we stayed overnight at a nice seaside campground (4,000 Escudos).

An Argentine traveler we met there gave us an Ecuador address where we could sell our camper.

We had dinner at the fish restaurant next door. Then we played Canasta for the rest of the evening. The luck was in my cards today. I felt so sorry for my dear Ursula.

Stats: Miles 202, Expenses $12.35Read more