Larry L./Chile
 

Spent some time at the Marlborough FF Show with my friend Bob L.,
co-owner of Las Torres Lodge in Chile. Over some steaks at a local
eatery with Bob and the owners of Lakewood , I asked about DIY trips
in the area. He sees no reason why it can't be done.

There is a trekking store in Coyhaique in Aysen Region, at the foot of
the Andes. You would fly into Balmaceda, a very small town SE of
Coyhaique. There are vehicles, including pick-up trucks, you can
rent, and maps of the local area. He thought you may be able to rent
a tent and camping equipment at either the trekking store or the
sports store in Coyhaique. Or, buy the stuff and make someone happy
when you leave. He says that camping along side the road is not
unheard of and that it is safe. There are also national parks in the
region. He says the police are very helpful and honest, unlike what
you would find in Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Guatamala,
etc.)

There are good supermarkets in Coyhaique that also stock beer, wine,
and booze. So, your food bill should be inexpensive.

I'll be in Chile in March for about ten days, so I'll see what else I
can find out.

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)

Larry L./Chile
 

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)

Who's bringing the goat?
Frank Reid

Larry L./Chile
 

"Dave LaCourse" wrote



in the area. He sees no reason why it can't be done.



Thanks Dave, see ya at the Chile Clave

Larry L./Chile
 

Frank Reid wrote:

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)


Who's bringing the goat?
Frank Reid


that is incredibly funny on lots of levels...and, also shows how long
you've been hereabouts.

jeff

Larry L./Chile
 

"Dave LaCourse" wrote



I'll be in Chile in March for about ten days, so I'll see what else I
can find out.



Pay special attention to the need to speak Spanish ... I don't and that is
my greatest fear. Certainly, your lodge/ outfitter/ guide will speak
English but I'm more concerned about communication away from 'built for
tourists' situations ... I'd 'guess' that someone with some English
would usually be able to be found and paid, if necessary, to translate in
vital situations. But if life would be impossible without Spanish or
high-priced guides, I'll have to forget the idea of Patagonia :-(

I know from my reading, that English teachers are much sought after in Chile
..... and not just for kids schools ... there are a lot of adult businessmen
that want to learn it to better function in a global economy. My kid is an
English major/ Spanish minor is the reason I've taken note of all this.....
might be a good gig for him while he's young

Larry L./Chile
 

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)

Who's bringing the goat?
Frank Reid

that is incredibly funny on lots of levels...and, also shows how long
you've been hereabouts.

8 1/2 years? Man, I gotta get a life.
Frank Reid

Larry L./Chile
 

On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:06:17 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)

Who's bringing the goat?
Frank Reid

that is incredibly funny on lots of levels...and, also shows how long
you've been hereabouts.

8 1/2 years? Man, I gotta get a life.
Frank Reid

Why? By all accounts, the one you have now is gonna last forever...

/daytripper (...no matter how you try to end it! ;-)

Larry L./Chile
 

Dave (anyone up for a 2009 Chile Clave?)

Who's bringing the goat?
Frank Reid

that is incredibly funny on lots of levels...and, also shows how long
you've been hereabouts.

8 1/2 years? *Man, I gotta get a life.
Frank Reid

Why? By all accounts, the one you have now is gonna last forever...

/daytripper (...no matter how you try to end it! ;-)

Thank you Smokes-With-Mooses (or is that Wades-With-Meeses?).
Yah know, here's a quiz. Name the folks here from their descriptive
names. No fair answering if you're the named ROFFIAN.
Five-Hour-Rise-Chaser
3-Cast-Rise-Catcher
Atonal-Terrorizer-Of-Mormon-Cheerleaders
25-Cent-Bobber-Chaser
Baits-Bear-in-White-Suit-Of-Lights
Groundhog-Roadsign-Reader
Starts-Bonfire-With-Motorhome
Paints-Wall-With-Face

Frank Reid

Larry L./Chile
 

On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:20:26 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:
Thank you Smokes-With-Mooses (or is that Wades-With-Meeses?).
I like 'em both!

Yah know, here's a quiz. Name the folks here from their descriptive
names. No fair answering if you're the named ROFFIAN.

Five-Hour-Rise-Chaser
3-Cast-Rise-Catcher
Atonal-Terrorizer-Of-Mormon-Cheerleaders
Oooh - I'm guessing wayno on that one.

25-Cent-Bobber-Chaser
Baits-Bear-in-White-Suit-Of-Lights
Groundhog-Roadsign-Reader

Starts-Bonfire-With-Motorhome
That would be Dave-of-the-Vestigial-Hair

Paints-Wall-With-Face
Gotta be Wally Gator

Frank Reid
That would be - oops!

/daytripper (Smokes-with-Mooses - I *do* like that ;-)

Larry L./Chile
 

"Larry L" wrote in message
...

"Dave LaCourse" wrote



I'll be in Chile in March for about ten days, so I'll see what else I
can find out.



Pay special attention to the need to speak Spanish ... I don't and that is
my greatest fear. Certainly, your lodge/ outfitter/ guide will speak
English but I'm more concerned about communication away from 'built for
tourists' situations ... I'd 'guess' that someone with some English
would usually be able to be found and paid, if necessary, to translate in
vital situations. But if life would be impossible without Spanish or
high-priced guides, I'll have to forget the idea of Patagonia :-(

I know from my reading, that English teachers are much sought after in
Chile .... and not just for kids schools ... there are a lot of adult
businessmen that want to learn it to better function in a global economy.
My kid is an English major/ Spanish minor is the reason I've taken note of
all this..... might be a good gig for him while he's young


yo hablo.....

.....hi guys!

john