Well we have managed to make it halfway across the Lakes District... it was slightly warmer yesterday at minus 15 degrees... we were assured that there was heating in all the boats and buses (there were 2 boats and 2 buses) but alas this was not the case... however the open fire place and hot chocolates while enjoying the snowcapped mountain vista has helped warm us. we are staying in a beautiful lodge nestled amoungst the snow capped mountains in southern Chile. there are only about 150 residents in the ´town´and it is quite remote.. The lodge is extremely luxurious with huge open fireplaces, 10 foot ceiling with glass walls to capture the magnificent views from every angle.. classical music is played constantly and the only thing to do is relax... spas, facials, horse riding (too cold) and small hikes and excursion. Our excursion has consisted of walking to the open fireplace with a hot chocolate!! Seriously, it is so cold here that we both have 6/7 layers on and are only just warm..
This afternoon we catch another boat for 1hr 40 mins and then a 2 hr bus ride to Puerto Varas - this should be a quicker trip than yesterdays (9 hrs due to Argentinian and Chilian immigration and Chilian customs)... we will never complain about (warm) airport customs again. Puerto Varas will be our last night in South America.... then comes the 30 hours of flying....
