The islands are south of Santiago, well on the way to Antarctica. Landing near Puerto Montt, a rental car was my way to make it to the large island of Chiloe. It was an easy drive down Rt 5 with an exciting ferry trip over to the island and then into Ancud to the Hotel Ancud, a large log cabin type structure sitting on a peninsula overlooking the ocean (gulf). The view from their balcony covers 270 degrees of water. It is breathtaking. One day a tour to visit the penguins (pen GWEE no) on the tiny islands offshore and then a day trip to drive all the way to the south of the island to Quellon which is as far south as you can go by road. The entire place is untouched by anything modern and feels like you have stepped back 30 years in time. Pure magic.
Now, I am back in Santiago at my home away from home, the Forresta, waiting for my ride to the airport for the last stop on the trip - Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hard to believe the trip is almost over.
For now - Happy Trails to you (and good luck to Sonny who is having surgery today. You are in my thoughts).
Ramblin Me
