We've been in Santiago for a little over 2 months, still getting settled but already itching to get out and see the country. The weather is gorgeous, and looking at the travel guides and speaking with friends and co-workers, I can hardly wait. We can't do much without a car, though.
On Friday (tomorrow), I expect the proper customs authorization to come in, which means our car (that is bought and paid for) should be in our hands shortly after that. With it, we can start to get out on excursions, though we've have rented and borrowed cars and seen some sites nearby.
My vision goes a little like this: to plan, according to our energy and the kids' cooperation, both short and longer term trips to see the best of Chile. There are some places, like Patagonia and the far North, that are only doable by air. But to the extent that we can, we plan on driving the same way we drove in a tour of Spain. I hope to see national parks, beaches, wineries, lakes, ski resorts, villages, and anything in between, while we stay in a combination of posadas, cabins, and even the occasional campground.
I've purchased all typical reference books, but I will rely on word-of-mouth recommendations, and I will post here our impressions of exploring Chile with two small kids (2+ years old, and 6+ months old).
If you come across this blog, and would like to ask a question or drop us some tips, please leave a comment or send email. Also, if there are any requests, we'll try to go out there and reconnoiter for you.
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