Chiloe
We left Puerto Varas pretty disappointed for the little amount of exploring we actually got to do. Damn weather! I suppose we are still in the tail end of spring, so should expect this – but it just...
View ArticlePENGUINS, PENGUINS, PENGUINS!!
We left Chiloe on Saturday, and had an uneventful travel day. Taxi, bus, ferry, another bus, plane and one last bus into Punta Arenas, our farthest destination south in Chile. Our first impression as...
View ArticleDrifting in Patagonia
Pete and I went into our three day/two night kayak trip with two wishes: to stay dry (by staying in the kayak!) and to not get snowed on. As we started our trip with an hour drive to the Rio Serrano,...
View ArticlePete Versus Torres Del Paine
Ever since arriving in Patagonia, I have wanted to see the Torres Del Paine (known as “TDP” or the “Towers”). For those who have never heard of the Towers, they are part of a mountain range in southern...
View ArticleWrapping Up Chile!
Monday morning we received our third passport stamp of our South American tour as we crossed the border into Argentina! We have high expectations of this large country. Most of the travelers that we...
View ArticlePatagonia By Kayak – A Photo Essay
When we set our sights on Patagonia In November 2009, we decided that we wanted to explore this popular destination in a unique way. While Patagonia is well known for it’s incredible hiking trails, we...
View ArticleFoto Friday – Pucon, Chile
In our brief 3 day stay in Pucon, Chile, we found it oddly similar to Jasper, Canada. The snow capped mountains, the trees, the whitewater, the great hiking trails, the cozy hostels with wood burning...
View ArticleFoto Friday – Oysters Anyone?
This Friday, we feature a little oyster heaven. One of our favorite spots, Chiloe, a small island off the coast of Chile, has some of the best oysters in the world. Well, supposedly it has some of the...
View ArticleChiloé, Chile – A Photo Essay
Our favorite spot in Chile did not include the striking mountains of Patagonia or the prime surfing beaches of the north. Although we enjoyed our time in both of these regions, we quickly fell in love...
View ArticleThe Search
Pete and I just arrived in Ireland on Friday, and so while we recover from jet lag and get our heads wrapped around the fact that we are *actually here*, I thought I would share something a little...
View ArticleChiloe
We left Puerto Varas pretty disappointed for the little amount of exploring we actually got to do. Damn weather! I suppose we are still in the tail end of spring, so should expect this – but it just...
View ArticleWrapping Up Chile!
Monday morning we received our third passport stamp of our South American tour as we crossed the border into Argentina! We have high expectations of this large country. Most of the travelers that we...
View ArticlePatagonia By Kayak – A Photo Essay
The Serrano river winds it way through Bernard O'Higgins National Park, just south of the famous Torres Del Paine Park. It provided us with breathtaking views of mountain peaks and numerous glaciers.
View ArticleFoto Friday – Pucon, Chile
Pucon, Chile is a small beautiful town in Southern Chile. It lies at the base of Volcán Villarrica.
View ArticleChiloé, Chile – A Photo Essay
The island of Chiloé captured our hearts and took our breath away.
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