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Monthly Archives: March 2013

Changing Fortunes: Villa Santa Lucia to Coyhaique.

March 24, 2013by Teddy Mercer 6 Comments

During the last two days my journey south has hit some unexpected lows and some amazing highs. I caught a cheap, early bus from Futaleufú at 6am on Saturday morning […]

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Chile, South America

Accidentally Becoming an Alien in Futaleufú

March 22, 2013by Teddy Mercer Leave a comment

After resting in Chaitén for an extra night to shake off an annoying cold, I caught a cheap ($2000CHP, $4AUD) bus 151km south-east to the small town of Futaleufú. It […]

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Argentina, Chile, South America

Standing at a Crossroads: Hitchiking Through Patagonia

March 20, 2013by Teddy Mercer 4 Comments

I woke up in the pleasant town of Puerto Varas late on Sunday morning, having spent the night at a comfortable hostel just outside the city. Puerto Varas is 20km […]

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Chile, South America

Valdivia: Fresh Fish and Forts.

March 18, 2013by Teddy Mercer 1 Comment

After being one of the last people to leave Pucón, I chose to veer south-west to the coastal town of Valdivia for one night en route further south. The town […]

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Chile, South America

Trekking in Parque Nacional Huerquehue

March 17, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

My friend Colin had inspired me to undertake some trekking in South America. When we first met in Santiago, he had been heading north, before returning to the United States, […]

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Chile, South America, Trekking

Climbing to the Summit of Volcán Villarica, Pucon.

March 15, 2013by Teddy Mercer Leave a comment

I couldn't wait to get out of Concepción, the last two days had been tough. I was finding it difficult hitching my way down to Pucon, there were few other […]

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Chile, South America, Trekking

Chillan, Las Trancas and Volcanic Termas.

March 6, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

I arrived at my quiet hostal in Chillán on Monday afternoon. Having unsuccessfully scoured the usual Internet sites for hostals in the area I settled on Casa Sonia Segui, noted […]

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Chile, South America

A Week in a Chilean Family Home

March 4, 2013by Teddy Mercer 6 Comments

Invariably, travel plans change. Buses run late, towns or roads get flooded, earthquakes happen (in Chile anyway) and people change their plans. One week ago I didn't think I'd still […]

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Chile, South America

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