Daily Wisdom
Amores Perros
Last year, when I was in South America, I was followed by stray dogs many, many times. For hours. For miles. For nothing. Now in Chile and Argentina, Axel witnessed the same happening again. The dogs looked at me and then just started following me (or us in that case, but it was clear it … Continue reading
Packt like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
First I need to state something that’s been overdue: Travelling with Axel is very pleasant. We quickly agree on most things and there the first two weeks went on very smoothly. So thanks, Axel, for this vacation together. The ride to Argentina passed without major problems. It only took two attempts to get to the … Continue reading
…just because you can!
After the hike to the Torres we rather spent a quiet day around the hostel and the town for shopping, chatting and planning. Axel and I agreed on not doing the rest of the W with an overnight stay in a tent as we found the trek a bit overrated. With Axel also having this … Continue reading
Lose and gain
It is obvious that the gap between my last travels was too long. Forgetting the basics. Stupid me. For example, putting my swiss army knife away into my check-in luggage before checking it in at the airport. I only noticed it after both Axel’s and my luggage had already been sent off the conveyor belt. … Continue reading
Maybe partying will help?
Everything according to plan. The arrival in Santiago was business as usual. Transfer via bus to hostel. Get WiFi details. Wait for the check-in. Quick tour around the block to get some water and a taste of the relaxed life in South America, a city in bright and warm summer light. The omnipresent street art. … Continue reading