S-America

Valdivia

Lyngve — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:43:48 -0600

My travel in Chile is almost at its end. Last night was spent in Valdivia, where I told my budget to go straight to hell....

Camping in Ensenada

Lyngve — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:45:57 -0600

Here is Ensenada, said the busdriver, as he kindly tried to get me off the bus. At first glance it felt like I was in the middle of no-where. Only a couple of buildings, a long black beach and dense forest beyond.

Lazy life in Puerto Varas

Lyngve — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:39:11 -0600

This small city in Lake District (Chile) has everything I need for a comfortable life. Plenty of nice hostels, good restaurants, internet-cafes on every corner, and last but not least, Lieder Supermarket. What more can I ask for......

Volcan Villarrica

Lyngve — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:17:52 -0600

Villarrica (2840m) is a beautiful, cone-shaped, and very active volcano located at the northern end of Chile's Lakes District. The weather was perfect, but the dense sulphur smoke flowing down the normal route, could cause problems.

Where is the volcano?

Lyngve — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:34:38 -0600

I was about to climb Volcan Villarrica (2840m) in Lake District of Chile today, but it was unfortunately hidden in clouds this morning, and even worse, it was raining heavily up there.

Stuck in Santiago

Lyngve — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:09:46 -0600

My stomach has not been very reliable the last few days. In such circumstances it is best to stay a safe place, where toilet can be reached in very short time. But tomorrow (Feb 7) I have to move on for Lake District in Chile.

Vina del Mar

Lyngve — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:34:38 -0600

After having attempted 4 different 6000-meter peaks in Andes and had great success on 3 of them, it was time to go to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, simply to enjoy the beaches, food and nightlife. See some of the photos here.

Monte Pissis

Lyngve — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:52:27 -0600

Pissis (6795m) is the third highest peak in South America and the world´s second highest volcano. This last obstacle to claim Andes Top 3 Peaks, turned out to be the finest and most adventureous of them all.

Monte Pissis

Lyngve — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:52:27 -0600

Ojos del Salado

Lyngve — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:20:45 -0600

Ojos del Salado (6893m) is the highest volcano on earth and also the highest point in Chile and second in South America. I went there together with the Norwegian 3 Summits Marathon team, shortly after the success on Aconcagua.