So...we arrived. In south america...In Santiago and we were expecting some sun Im not going to lie but it was actually a bit cloudy. We were lucky enough to know someone in Santiago to stay with. He is a shipping family friend and it was amazing to stay with an english speaking person for the first few days and Harry and his girlfriend Quitterie really spoilt us rotten! we got taken out to really nice restaurants, drank lovely wine and cocktails, literally living the dream in Santiago and got to meet all their really lovely friends as well. We got taken to the most amazing sushi restaurant...my mouth is watering at the thought of it now..and we saw LMFAO in a cool club in a hotel in Santiago! it was pretty random but really fun..neither of us packing going out clothes so our attire was questionable considering we were in a pretty smart club..but heyho!
In between all this socialising we did manage to get to see Santiago and I have attached a few photos below to give you a picture of what it was like. slashing cancel that the internet is not loving me at the moment..you will just have to wait! hah! There isnt really much to Santiago for tourists. We walked around, saw most things in the city centre and the park but what made our time there were Harry and Quitterie. So having ticked Santiago off the list of things to see we headed South to Pucon. Pic below is panoramic of Santiago.
Pucon is activity central. After our first long bus which was 11 hrs overnight on a semi cameo bed which was frankly incredible. You are practically flat and once you get over the nosiy snoring and how overheated you are its lovely.
So Pucon...its not the best time to go and see Pucon because of it being the spring time here and so it was a bit rainy when we arrived but this did not deter us from venturing out into the wilderness and going horse riding. Now Ive ridden a horse before, back when i was 11. add 10 years on and i don{t think i have got any better at it. the one cool thing was we got to wear a poncho! which was awesome. my horse decided that it wanted to lead so i spend most of my time ahead talking to no one...it was just me, Tash and the guide. While Tash had a guided tour of the flora and fauna in broken spanish and bonded with the lovely Chilian guide i was trooping ahead with our ride! It was still really fun...we got to canter which was kinda scary and have a local meal at the end.
Pic below PONCHO enough said!
Needless to say that after a sleep lacking night bus and a LOT of fresh air we were pooped by the time we got back to the hostel and crashed out...no late night, not wild parties...just the kindle and bed! this needs to change!
However the first few days here in Pucon have been lovely..the rest will come later, including our trek up Volanco Villarrica. All for now. xx
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