Dalcahue
October 13, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
What a beautiful little town. There are artisans all over presenting beautiful work from sheep wool. Great quality at cheap prices compared to what you can get in Europe. I wish I had a giantRead more
Puñihuil
October 14, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We came to see penguins but we got so much more. Penguins in the distance, dolfins swimming right next to the boat, and an uncountable number of cormorants and other sea birds. And on the way home weRead more
Valdivia
October 16, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Home for two days. A cute little town with a little fish and vegetable market. It’s a place full of history.
Museo Histórico y Antropológico
October 16, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Time for a history lesson. About the Mapuche, about how horses influenced the natives’ life’s after European settlers had brought them to South America and about German settlers in Valdivia.
Niebla Castle
October 16, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
During the Spanish conquest in Chile this fort was used – also to scare away pirates. Today the remains are open for visitors.
Temuco
October 18, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Next stop at a friend’s friend’s place. 😊
Volcan Llaima
October 19, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Had a short hike to a waterfall and went sledding.
Pucon
October 21, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Left Temuco in a rush after riots and demonstrations all over the country. They’re demonstrating in Pucon, too, but in a rather peaceful way.
Villarica: On top of the world
October 22, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The most exhausting thing I’ve ever done in my life: hiking Villarica, the most active volcano in South America. But the view from the top and into the caldera was more than worth hiking six hoursRead more
Huerquehue National Park
October 23, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
It’s a nice little walk, they say. It’s a serious hike, I say – especially after hiking Villarica the previous day. But: the national park is stunningly beautiful.
Layover in Santiago
October 26, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
From what I saw from the bus Santiago de Chile might be one of those cities I could fall in love with. Due to the ongoing demonstrations, limited public transport, and many closed places I can’tRead more
On the way north
October 26, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
North of La Serena the road winds up the mountains presenting awesome views.
Somewhere on the way
October 26, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The landscape is just so impressive.
San Pedro de Atacama
October 27, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Spending a couple of days in San Pedro to get used to the elevation. It’s 2,407 meters. Looking forward to a tour through the desert.
Valle de la Luna
October 27, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
What a stunning place. Like a trip to the moon.
Geysir El Tatio
October 29, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Mother Earth shows her power with these geysirs. It‘s the third biggest thermical field in the world.
Viewpoint
October 29, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Having a look st the stunning landscape.
San Pedro - Uyuni: Trip through Desert
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Hola Bolivia, here we come. Getting all our stuff packed on to of the 4x4 – our “home” for the next almost three days. Having a great group of people and are very happy with our driver Jonny.
Laguna Blanco
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
A lake like a mirror.
Desierte de Salvador Dali
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Sand and stones as far as one can see. And these cute guys. They’re vicuñas and belong to the lama family.
Aguas Calientes
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A pool full of different languages. They’re all relaxing in a hot spring. Too crowded for me.
Geisirs de Sol
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Hot steam comes directly out of the ground. A strong smell of sulfur is around. We actually get to walk through the hot steam. We‘re 4580 meters above sea level. That makes breathing hard and causesRead more
Laguna Colorada
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Flamingos make really cute and funny noises. And they’re all over in this pink and green lake. Again, Mother Nature shows many of her colors.
Laguna Verde
October 30, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
There are no words for this beauty.
Hostel in the middle of nowhere
October 31, 2019 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The whole group was so tired. We went to bed early. Now sleeping under heavy (but incredibly good smelling) blankets. It gets cold in the desert at night.