Argentine side of Lakes district back to Chile again :)

Baraloche to San Martin (ARG) & Valdivia to Chillan (CHI)

29.11.2005 27 °C

Hola Guys!

Hope you are all well!! Well we`ve done some seriously bus travelling since I last wrote....We travelled from RAINY Baraloche to RAINY San Martin on the Argentine side of the lakes district, then back across to the Chilean border again, and onto a little township called Valdivia for a few days then another little town called Chillan. We couldn`t do a thing on the Argentine side of the lakes district, We experienced rain for about 2 weeks straight! Guess we can`t get too annoyed though, as its the only time we`ve had bad weather in the last 5 months!

Valdivia was a fun little town, we visited some old forts, and their fish markets in the centre of town, there is a small market on the waterfront lined with loads of really overgrown huge sea lions and fisherman selling their best catch. The seafood is very cheap, so we couldn`t resist a cheeky seafood lunch
We also went out to the Kunstmann Ceveceria (Brewery) for a look. Of course I didn`t try any beer, Adam had a sample or two.

In Chillan the weather is devine, back to the high 20`s. We might have to rip out the thongs and t-shirts and get some tanning oil and try and get our tans back before we fly home!!
We met some Chilean people in Baraloche from this little township, so we met with one of them yesterday and she took us on a mini tour of Chillan showing us the local sites, the local market, churches and plaza`s. We were treated to a Chilean BBQ last night with her family which was a really nice experience although we never ate dinner till midnight!!

Anyhow we`re heading to our last two stops after this. Valparisio and Santiago, then we have our flight home.

Can`t wait to see all you fellow Aussies!!!
Keep in touch
Kristy & Adam

Posted by Kristo 09:09 Archived in Backpacking | Chile