I get the impression from talking to other travelers I have met that most people come to Chiloé Island to visit the National Park. I am done trekking and camping for a while, so that is not on my itinerary. I found that Chiloé is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy something a little different. The […]
Foto of the Week from … The Island of Chiloe – Fishing Boats
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Beware the Sex-Crazed Troll in Chiloe
One of the few things I knew about Chiloe before arriving is that they like mythology. And the mythology seems to place a big emphasis on sex. Meet the Trauco As written on the sign next to this statue: “The Trauco, seducer of maidens, is a deformed and repugnant dwarf. His clothing is made of […]
Puerto Varas, Chile: Recovery and Deciding to Let Go
After my trek to Cabo Froward, I hopped on a plane from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt. Thought I would share the photo of the worst airplane meal I have ever had. Yep, even worse than the crap the US airlines serve. Chilean Airplane Food The sandwich was on that same thin, flavorless bread devoid […]
Foto of the Week from … Cabo Froward Trek – The Happy Side
Now that we’ve all had a good laugh over the miseries I suffered trekking to the End of the World, I will share some happy photos. We awoke on Day 4 worried. I think we were all afraid (I was certainly terrified) at what Mother Nature may throw at us. Luckily, it was not raining. […]
Journey to the End of the World (aka That Time I Thought I Might Die in the Wilderness)
Since Torres del Paine was burning, and I had already psyched myself up to be Super-Wilderness-Trekking-Camping-Travel-Chica, I decided to join up with some people from my hostel to do the Cabo Froward trek. Cabo Froward Cabo Froward is dramatically referred to as “The End of the World,” or at least one of them. It is the […]
When a Hostel Defines Your Travel Experience
This is not the nicest, newest, or fanciest hostel I have seen. After all, this is Patagonia. There is not much that is shiny and new. This is a hostel that made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was surrounded by friends I had known for years. In addition, they have thought of all […]
Foto of the Week from … Puerto Natales: Color
While everyone was still speculating about what would happen in Torres del Paine National Park, I took a walk by the water to clear my head. Puerto Natales is the capital of one of the provinces in the Magallanes region of Chile. I love port cities. Lots of photo opportunities with the old, colorful boats. […]
Tragedy in Torres del Paine: Stories from the Park
After doing the day hikes in El Chalten, I was ready to take it a step further and complete the full circuit in Torres del Paine. I was planning to carry in my food and tent and stay in the camp sites, attempting to finish in 7 days. I never got that chance. Much of […]
The Source of the Ashes in Photos
As you know, one-third of my time in Bariloche was actually spent on a border run to Chile. I was not thrilled to leave my hostel at 815am, walk 2.5 km to the bus station, and return to my hostel at 1015pm. However, one very memorable thing happened during this day trip to Chile. I […]