Thursday, November 29, 2012

Grandpa Vagabond goes from Norway to Chile


Anyone who knows a bit of Geography knows it is a very long way from Norway to Chile. In fact very long. Both in distance and travel time. There are no direct flight connections between the two countries. For me Oslo – Frankfurt – Saô Paulo – SantiagoDSC_0083.
Travelling time is about the same as by car from Oslo to Paris.
Let this wonderful bird represent my travel experiences. Time difference is 4 hours from Central European Time.

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My journey started in Frankfurt, Germany. 010
Due to the fact my wonderful grandchild Leander celebrated his 3 years day end of October. It is nice to be “bestefar”. Herefrom his Kindergarden. 078
In Frankfurt I also met my travel companion, and our good friend Sylvien. 006 Sweets and massage side by side at Sao Paulo Airport 26.11.2012 21-14-28
The Flight from Frankfurt to Santiago was with Lufthansa to Saô Paulo. GRU IMG_0549
There we changed our flight to TAM with destination Santiago. DSC_0022
Last time I was in Santiago was in 1997. I was very eager to know how the city looks like in 2012. DSC_0048
No doubt, Santiago is a modern Metropole. DSC_0019
We stayed in Sylviens Appartement in Las Condes – the better part of the City. Prepared our own dinners based of fresh food. DSC_0167
My regular readers I’ve been often in US the past years – and visited shopping malls there. Well, I think US- markeds have something to learn. Wall Mart has a chain there – Lider, but they have to learn… Photo from Lider. We were not allowed to take photos in the Shops!!! DSC_0070
We arrived the day before the Holy Day, when they in Chile “celebrate” their dear dead ones. We went to the Zoo.
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And to Cerro San Cristobal  - splendid view over Santiago. Do you recognize the Pope?DSC_0162
We had a short lunch here DSC_0138
Wonderful view. Do you see the snowcaped Andes Mountains on top of the Photo?
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.. before we went down to the city along to curvey road DSC_0147
Just a tiny rest on our walking way down. Sylvien loves hats.
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Several piqnic areas down the hill
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Down from the Cerro. Beautiful street – green and well maintained. I like. DSC_0130
OK my dear blog friend – this was from my first day in Santiago since 1997. End of October 2012. (I love Flowers) DSC_0159
Hope you will follow my trip to other exciting places in South America.
Greetings from Grandpa Vagabond

Smilefjes som blunker
PS. My voyage to South America become a reality thanks to my very good friend Sylvien. And with 100% support from my beautiful wife Anna. What a gift for me as newly retired. I’m really greatful.

There will be more to come, so stay tuned

All Photostaken by me and those of me by Sylvien.

HIMMELSK #113

Fem uker utenlands – og langt syd. Solen i nord midt på dagen. Utrolige opplevelser. Mange bilder. Men denne gang kun ett:
DSC_0273 Ciudad de Mendoza 04.11.2012 00-41-18
Mendoza, Argentina
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Flere himmeslke bilder finner du hos Petunia

PS. Ha en fantastisk førjulstid

Vacation in South America - Part 1 - Chile

Long time, no words, no photos, no comments.
I'm alive.
In the past 8 weeks I've been travelling.
Before I post more I will give you some hints.
PS. It is some new optionss here on Blogger which I am not familiar with. This post may occure strange regarding presentatation, but I really hope you have some ideas about my journey..


Me in Efesos, Turkey - October 2012

My daughter and Grandson - 3 year celeb - in Germany


In Heidelberg, Germany with Ingelin and Leander


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chloss Heidelberg, Germany













Me in Santiago, Chile



From Santiago













Chile north of Santiago - Andes in the background



Argentina - Road between Santiago and Mendoza













Me in Mendoza, Argentina




Sit down and have a break - I will tell you much more, so stay tuned