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- Day 2–3
- October 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM - October 27, 2017
- 1 night
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
AustraliaCairns Esplanade16°55’7” S 145°46’41” E
Cairns to Sydney Airport
Oct 26–27, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We had a good trip to Sydney and stayed at Rydges Airport. The view from our room was looking out over the runway.
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- Day 3
- Friday, October 27, 2017 at 6:30 AM
- 🌫 8 °C
- Altitude: 534 m
ChileQuinta Normal33°26’32” S 70°39’56” W
Sydney to Santiago Flight
October 27, 2017 in Chile ⋅ 🌫 8 °C
Photos of our flight from Sydney to Santiago.
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- Day 3
- Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 536 m
- ChileQuinta Normal33°26’32” S 70°39’57” W
Matildas Hotel Boutique
October 27, 2017 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We had a good but sleepless flight and it was a struggle keeping awake during the rest of the day.
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- Day 4
- Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:31 AM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 574 m
- ChilePlaza de Armas de Santiago33°26’16” S 70°39’2” W
Santiago
October 28, 2017 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We walked into the City Centre. The Central Markets are located in an interesting old steel building made in England and shipped out.
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- Day 6–7
- October 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM - October 31, 2017
- 1 night
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 325 m
- ChileSan Fernando34°34’29” S 70°59’40” W
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Oct 30–31, 2017 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
It was an early departure from Santiago towards the south via the Panamerican Highway, passing the city of San Fernando onto Santa Cruz, in the heart of the wine zone. We visited Colchagua Museum,Read more
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- Day 7
- Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 7:00 AM
- Altitude: 162 m
- ChileSanta Cruz34°37’57” S 71°21’33” W
Santa Cruz to Pucon
October 31, 2017 in Chile
We travelled south along the highway passing orchards and plantations of fruits and vegetables, as well as a big timber industry. Early evening we arrived into Pucon, located in the heart of Chile’sRead more
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- Day 8–9
- November 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM - November 2, 2017
- 1 night
- 🌧 9 °C
- Altitude: 219 m
- ChileRío Claro39°16’20” S 71°58’39” W
Pucón
Nov 1–2, 2017 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
We awoke to a wet morning and were unable to do the Pucon Hike. Instead we did a walk at Ojos Del Caburga which has three beautiful waterfalls. We then visited Caburga Lake. Early afternoon we visitedRead more
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- Day 10
- Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:45 AM
- ☁️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 783 m
ArgentinaCentro Civico41°8’0” S 71°18’37” W
Pucon to Bariloche
November 3, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
We departed Pucon at 8:00am. Our first stop was to view Lanin Volcano. It was a beautiful drive passing lakes, snow capped mountains and waterfalls.
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- Day 11
- Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8:22 PM
- 🌧 4 °C
- Altitude: 771 m
- ArgentinaPuerto Pañuelo41°3’9” S 71°31’52” W
Baricolhe
November 4, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 4 °C
Located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Bariloche is a city in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated in the foothills of the Andes on the southern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. We wereRead more
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- Day 12
- Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 6:11 PM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 783 m
- ArgentinaCentro Civico41°8’0” S 71°18’37” W
Bariloche
November 5, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
On our free day in Bariloche we spent the morning walking the town streets...yes, did buy some chocolates. In the afternoon, we caught the local bus with another couple in the group (Anne and GrahamRead more
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- Day 13
- Monday, November 6, 2017 at 5:05 AM
- ☁️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 766 m
- ArgentinaPuerto Blest41°1’24” S 71°48’46” W
Bariloche to Puerto Blest
November 6, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
It was a foggy morning when we left our hotel in Bariloche. After a 30 minute bus ride to Pureto Panuelo, it was a one hour cruise across Nahuel Huapi Lake to Puerto Blest where we stayed the night.Read more
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- Day 13
- Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10:33 AM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 973 m
- ArgentinaPuerto Blest41°1’60” S 71°49’0” W
Puerto Blest
November 6, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We really enjoyed our night at Puerto Blest...great view from our room; enjoyed a 3 hour walk around the lake through rainforest to a huge waterfall with a beautiful reflection lake at the top. WeRead more
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- Day 14
- Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM
- Altitude: 57 m
- ChilePuerto Varas41°19’0” S 72°58’60” W
Puerto Blest to Puerto Varas
November 7, 2017 in Chile
It was a relaxed start the next morning as we waited for the boat to arrive from Puerto Paneulo at 11.00am with adjoining passengers for a 3km bus ride past the Frias River to Puerto Alegre. It was aRead more
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- Day 15
- Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:57 PM
- Altitude: 57 m
- ChilePuerto Varas41°19’0” S 72°58’60” W
Puerto Varas
November 8, 2017 in Chile
In the morning we took a local bus ride (45 minutes) to Fruitella a seaside town influenced by german immigrants (Photos 1 to 3). In the afternoon we enjoyed wandering around Puerto Varas (Photos 4 toRead more
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- Day 16
- Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 2:38 PM
- Altitude: 135 m
- ChileRío Alcaldeo42°37’26” S 73°55’36” W
Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island
November 9, 2017 in Chile
The weather for our crossing/drive to Chiloe Island was overcast and turned to rain (Photo 1), but cleared up after we arrived into Castro. Photos 2 and 3 are of a local wooden church. Photos 4 to 7Read more
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- Day 17
- Friday, November 10, 2017 at 2:58 PM
- Altitude: 135 m
- ChileRío Alcaldeo42°37’26” S 73°55’36” W
Chiloé Island
November 10, 2017 in Chile
We begin with a view from our room (Photo 1) before taking a day tour to Acho (Photos 2 to 12). Photo 9 is the stone foundations that the church was built on before concrete. Photos 6 to 8 are of theRead more
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- Day 18
- Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 3:09 AM
- Altitude: 135 m
- ChileRío Alcaldeo42°37’26” S 73°55’36” W
Chiloé Island
November 11, 2017 in Chile
We have enjoyed having a free day walking the streets of Castro and relaxing. Murray also found some seals near the wharf looking for an handout.
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- Day 19
- Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:19 PM
- Altitude: 45 m
- ChilePort Montt41°28’8” S 72°56’28” W
Flight to Punta Arenas
November 12, 2017 in Chile
Murray had chosen good seats for the spectacular view as we flew over Torres del Paine National Park.
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- Day 20
- Monday, November 13, 2017 at 3:39 PM
- Altitude: 10 m
- ChilePunta Arenas53°9’50” S 70°55’1” W
Punta Arenas
November 13, 2017 in Chile
We enjoyed our free day in Punta Areanas. Photo 1 - our hotel. Photos 2 and 3 - we walked along the foreshore. Photos 4 to 6 are in the city centre. Photos 7 and 8 are looking out over the city acrossRead more
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 3:50 PM
- Altitude: 1,429 m
- ChileTorres del Paine50°56’32” S 73°24’24” W
Drive to Ecocamp in Torres del Paine National Park
November 14, 2017 in Chile
It was a five hour drive from Punta Arenas to Ecocamp. There were many Estancias (Photos 1 to 3) along the way. Photo 4 is at Puerto Natales where we stopped for lunch before heading along moreRead more
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 3:53 AM
- Altitude: 165 m
- ChileAscencio50°57’47” S 72°51’50” W
EcoCamp Patagonia
November 15, 2017 in Chile
Photo 2 is a view of the camp with the towers in the background. Photos 3 to 6 are of the dining/bar area. Photo 7 is the view from the dining/bar area. Photo 8 is of our dome and Photo 9 inside. TheRead more
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 9:55 AM
- Altitude: 165 m
- ChileAscencio50°57’47” S 72°51’50” W
EcoCamp Fauna Walk
November 15, 2017 in Chile
Our first day activity was a 10km fauna walk from the ranger station. It was a very windy day and Photo 1 shows the wind blowing a waterfall back up. Photos 2 to 4 are of the walking track. After aRead more
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- Day 23
- Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 12:56 AM
- Altitude: 165 m
- ChileAscencio50°57’47” S 72°51’50” W
EcoCamp - Laguna Azul
November 16, 2017 in Chile
The weather was not the best on our second day, so we joined in a traditional barbeque lunch at Laguna Azul (Blue Lake). After lunch the weather cleared and we enjoyed the short walk around the lakeRead more
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- Day 24
- Friday, November 17, 2017 at 4:41 PM
- Altitude: 165 m
- ChileAscencio50°57’47” S 72°51’50” W
EcoCamp Pingo Walk
November 17, 2017 in Chile
Today we awoke to a brillantly clear day and had booked ourselves in on the Pingo drive and walk. We had some great mountain views and as we had to go to the southern side of the park, it was good toRead more
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- Day 26
- Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 8:26 AM
- Altitude: 165 m
- ChileAscencio50°57’47” S 72°51’50” W
EcoCamp Walk
November 19, 2017 in Chile
For our last day, we did a couple of local walks from the camp. It was another very windy day which is normal here and we experienced this most days and nights.