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| Parque Forestal - Santiago |
Since I stepped out of the doors of my graduation at UBC, I have always had a dream to explore the cultures, languages, and the nature of South America in an epic backpacking journey. When I at last set my foot on Uruguayan soil in 2012, the idea had really not amounted to anything more concrete than a smear of dreams, hopes and excitement. - When I left Uruguay in May 2013 I was determined to at last commence the journey of my life!
With a rough idea of how to travel (..North; due to the cold climate approaching from the south) to see as much as possible without back-tracking, I set off to purchase a motorbike and the necessary accessories in Buenos Aires /Argentina. Upon my arrival, I encountered a ´Saint´ sent to my rescue, a well-travelled Fresh motor-biker, whom revealed to me how it is practically impossible as a foreigner to leave the country with a vehicle bought domestically. My last option was then to travel to Chile (which was initially not part of my itinerary) to purchase the motorbike instead.
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| La vista del cerro de Santa Lucia |
After just a few days in Santiago, I relished the warm hospitality of a friend I acquainted in Buenos Aires, found work possibilities through another friend I met in the hostel I worked at in Montevideo / Uruguay, and furthermore was approached by a Chilean entrepreneur; setting up a Chilean tourism /outdoor website, and shared his sincere interest to include my journey in this project. - At this point, all the puzzle pieces came together and I realized I can make this trip more than just my own adventure.
- And until the flowers bloom yet again in the spring, I´ll make my abode here in Santiago.
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