Mar 14, 2008 - Heres an update of trip so far

Hi everyone, because we have had little time to write up the journal as the internet in southern South America has been very slow, We have decided to write an update page. You may be wondering 1) how we are getting on with everyone on the truck? well not too badly concidering we spend up to 18 hours a day together. There have been no major rows or falling outs, in fact a lot of laughs. We have 3 couples, one who lives 8 miles away from us towards Burnley. 5 single guys between 29 and 60 odd, and 11 single women from 22ish to 60ish (more...

Dec 18, 2007 - Coyhaique

Nach einem rekordverdächtig schnellen Grenzübertritt nach Chile in nur einer halben Stunde genossen wir die Fahrt mit der Fähre über den Lago General Carrera. Mit dem Minibus gings dann auf der Carretera Austral weiter Richtung Norden nach Coyhaique. Es sieht nun so aus, als wenn wir hier tatsächlich unser erstes mehrtägiges Trekking machen könnten. Auf jeden Fall haben wir uns hier mangels Zeltvermietungen ein neues Zuhause (sprich Zelt) gekauft und sind nun stolze Eigenheimbesitzer!! :-)

Nov 19, 2007 - Chile - Coyhaique

The views on this section were supposed to be the best on tour (which is a tall order) but cloud obscured most of them so I'll never know. Having said that, I was allowed a peek and what I saw did not disappoint. Good riding conditions (including road closures and works) added significantly to the overall wow factor. More than cloud could ever do the day was overshadowed by Mark breaking his leg and having to return to the UK. That little mishap cast a shadow (on many) for many days. Enjoy the photos ...