Before I get into my Chile stories however, I have got to mention that in our last day in Argentina we went rafting (yes believe it I went white water rafting!!) Have not got any pictures yet, but let me just say I was terrified until the raft tipped and we all fell in and I realised two things - 1. there was no way I could drown in a life jacket and 2. I can wear my contact lenses in water and nothing happens!! (sophie its amazing actually being able to see in a river!)
Sally on the other hand got less fond of it as we went along as she was sort of trapped underneath the raft when it flipped. But apart from being mildly traumatised shes fine.
Right so onto Chile. Well heres a picture of the town (Pucon) that we stayed in.
Note the faint volcano in the background (that snowy mountain is actually one of the most active volcanoes in South America.)
Ok. And now understand that yesterday Sally and I climbed that volcano armed with ice picks, helmets and clamp ons that stick into the ice!
That is us at the top! It was honestly the most exhausting thing I have ever done in my life and I really didnt think that I was going to make it. It was incredibly steep and took about 4 hours to climb. Also we seemed to be in a very fit group and so were always the slowest ones - it was just me and Sally lagging behind with one of the guides!! Am proud of myself though!
Oh and here (by popular demand) is a photo of me with the worst hair I have ever had in my life - just after we had been rafting. (You will have to turn your heads as I dont know how to rotate the pic on these foreigh computers and zoom in but believe me I look rough.) So hope that makes you all smile.
Thanks for all the comments, its so nice hearing from you!!
10 comments:
Hi Amy, thank you so much for posting that distant shot of your hair that I nearly ricked my neck twisting round to see!!
Amy, what a brill time you must be having, poor Sally under flipped raft, can u imagine if it was me?
Keep safe, Aunty xxx
Hi Amy,
Wow my darling I am so proud of you!!!!
I cannot imagine you climbing that volcano especially after our little walk when the boots rubbed. I am full of admiration for you both.
Sounds as though you are maiking the most of every minute.
Love you Mum xxxxxxxxx
hey amy lou, i showed my friend lawrence the picture of you and sally at the top of the volcano and we both laughed a lot at the thought. Had to zoom in on the wild hair pic though and rotate it but it just looks like my when ive got out of the shower! seems we may well be sisters after all
love to loads
soph
Amy the hair doesnt look that bad! I cant believe the view from that mountain! its so beautiful bet that made it worthwhile :) Love you Amy Lou! xxxxxxxxxxx
Hola chica!
Siento no haberte escribo más temprano pero me alegro de que tu lo pases bien.
Qué aventura! (Estoy celosa)
Andy y yo iremos en China dentro de dos semanas - estoy muy emocionada!
Todos tus comentarios me pone te añoro! Cuando tu regreses, estará muy bien reunirme con tu y escuchar todos tus historias (con fotografías!) en persona.
Lo cito Abba - Hasta Mañana - ten cuidado.
Un abrazo,
Vxx
Hi Amy, very impressed with your climbing! I would have needed a bar at the top I think to keep me going. I just called out to James about the volcano and he replied that he has climbed one too. Apparently though he went up in a bus...so not quite as impressive as your feat. lol. Great pics, keep them coming! I'm checking your blog regularly. Love cousin Alex x
Hi Amy, those pics are lovely - Oli always said Chile was amazing...guess he was right! Hope the little bit of Spanish we spoke in the George has helped?! Cuidate mucho, besos, Lauren
Hi Amy, what a fantastic time you are having! Am so impressed about you reaching the top of that volcano.A real achievement. I never made it to the top of Mount Versuvius when we were in Italy! Enjoy every minute of your trip and keep posting the updates.
Luv Auntie Jackie xx
Hey Amz, I havent had the chance to look at ur diary in ages but as i broke up from school i thought I would make the most of my free time straight away! I love your stories, it sounds like u r having a absolutely amazing time :) Reading ur stories has given me the bug for travel! And I cant believe u climbed that volcano, and the view from the top was fantastic and u 2 looked so glam hehe!! I wouldve been scared that i would flake out and need sugar hehe! U did well ladies, im proud :) Take care and keep the stories and pics coming. Love u lots and miss u 2 xxxxx Helen xxxxxx
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