Cybercruise memories - Chile and Argentina 1993

Easter 1993 was the first time we did visit Chile and Argentina. Ten days. Most people thought we were crazy. When travelling from Norway to Chile, you had to stay away for at least 4-5 weeks, we were told. Well, we have been there 4 times since. On Vacation. Those who said 4-5 weeks, are still waiting for their chance to go. If they ever do it. 2 1/2 weeks are our record. So far. Beeing as far north as possible (North of Arica) down to south of Puerto Montt - the fishing capital.

Carpe diem, we say. My dust blowing in the wind does not give me an experience of a Lifetime. So, I travel alive.So here we are, telling tales (Anna, Mats and me in the Pyrenees, Massif Malladeta, Spain). What we tell is the thruth.

Hope my readers will excuse me for posting more than 1 photo. I do as much as my back allow me to for the moment, and we will be away the rest of the Easter. And I'm off to my good friend in Vence, also visting another friend in Menton. Cross my fingers for my grrrr back.

PS. All pictures are scanned from slides... (and not "touristique")
Since we are on a cruise, and this is down memory lane, let's start with this picture of Anna and a Japanese, young woman, that in 1993 travelled alone in South America for nearly 3 months. As good backbackers at that time, we helped her to have a seat on the bus to Santiago to Chile. Over the high Andes. This photo is taken outside the Argentinian customs. We learned a lot during our bus-trip to Santiago.

The old Spa at Puente del Inca, Argentina, on the main road between Santiago and Mendoza. The colours are as they are. It's really hot springs with lot's of healthy minerals. Many Aconcagua (highest mountain in the Americas) expeditions starts/ends here. Be aware, if you stay overnight here, the bus companies charge you full price Mendoza-Santiago. And you need to walk upwards about 45 minutes to catch up the bus another day. May have changed since 1993. Our first Pampmas beef was eaten here. In Mendoza. More or less demostated by an earthquake in 1964 (?). The city is beautiful. If you have the slightest interest in Winetasting. End of February is recommended.We had to stay waiting for 4 hours for Customs in Chile. At more than 2800 meters above sealevel (abouit 9000 feet). It was chilly. Around freezing point. Easter 1993 it was thousands upon thousands that went from Argentina down to Chile, Viña del Mar and North, to have a seaside Vacation.
Our first meeting with the Pacific Ocean. Chile. We came there by accident. Went wrong around Santiago. But we would not have missed this view. Llo-Llo. South-West of Santiago.Along the memory lane: Do you remember the "street-photographers"? Instant photos. This one is taken inside Mercado Central in Santiago de Chile. If you happens to be in Santiago, don't miss it. And have lunch there. We had an unforgetable lunch. And a service out of this planet.;))Santiago de Chile was founded here, at Plaza des Armas (1541 - if I recall). It was a hard time both for the Spanish immigrants and the locals - for many years to come. The Plaza is very beautiful and is situated - as you should understand - in the "old" town. We both feel at home in Santiago de Chile. And need to go back. On our Silver-wedding perhaps.

Some Easter memories - shared with you - fellow cruisers. Hope you enjoyed.