Chile

Look what I found hanging on the cruise ship walls! Now where’s the mayonessa?

Well, it’s been almost 7 months in Chile and now it’s time to say goodbye. Chile, it’s been fun. I liked playing tourist. I …

Nicholas got me my own my-sized Moai statue-pisco! This is going into my gaming bear cave. Because ever serious gaming bear cave needs a moai statue …

My best bear bud Nicholas hates metros in Santiago. This one time, it was so crowded, he got pushed all the way to the back of the train and when it …

Today we went sight-seeing in Santiago. It’s not like we had a lot of time left so I thought we should get to it. We went to Parque por la Paz. …

When guests come over, I like to greet them from my bed throne. I like them to know who’s boss of the abode.

I am one of the best! I made sure Nicholas got Pokin a chocolate cake for her birthday. And since it was chocolate and raspberry flavoured, I even let …

On the drive back to the airport we made one last stop and pulled over at Aha Hanga. I couldn’t resist. These statues were resting the way I …

Our last day at Easter Island started at the beginning. First of all, it was the 4th of July (happy 4th to my best bear bud, Nicholas!). It was also …

Another day on Easter Island, another sunset. This time in the one and only town on the island, Hanga Roa where most of the town’s ~5,000 people …

Well given we were already at these Ahu anyway, we went and checked them out. They are one of the few inland Ahu that actually face outwards (normally …

After an exhausting morning of early rising, it was back to the hotel for a lunch, well deserved nap, and a chance to wear my new bling.

I mentioned wild horses being found all over the island. Add to that cows. And dogs. On the road. Where they stay.

Promptly after sunrise, I fell asleep in the car only to be woken up by horses. Turns out they were about as excited to see me as I was to have them …

Apparently every single hotel on the island alerted their tourist guests to the fact that Ahu Tongariki is the place to go for sunrise. Because around …

The problem with spending time near people who like to take photos is that sometimes, these people want to take photos at some absolutely ridiculous …

That evening, Pokin decided she wanted to see a Rapa Nui dance and dinner show at Chez Erica. Nicholas didn’t really want to go. I didn’t …

And another time this bear takes sunset photos.

While we were waiting for the sun to set at Anakena (of course we were waiting for the sunset, thanks to Pokin and her want of sunset taking pictures …

We had a moment. It was great. Well until he tried to make me go back into the bag.

Proud renters of a 4WD in paw and hand, we fetched Pokin and made our way towards Anakena, one of the only 2 white coral sand beaches on the entire …

Later in the afternoon, my best bear bud and I walked to town to rent a car. For being a low-trust country, it’s certainly not a low-trust …

And across from ‘Orongo is Rano Kau, an extinct volcano, crater lake and one of 3 fresh water drinking sources on the island. There was a moai …

Continuing on, we went up to the ceremonial village of ‘ORongo, located on the southwest tip of the island. I say ceremonial, because nobody …

Today we did a morning tour. I wasn’t really sure I wanted to go on a tour, but by the time I woke up I was already in a bag and voices in …

Remember that time I tried to hitchhike in San Pedro de Atacama? Well I didn’t even have to stick out a paw this time. Pokin and Nick were …

I said we were the only humans + 1 bear there. I didn’t say we didn’t have company. As is standard fare with all of Chile there were many …

So all afternoon it would rain, and then it would look like it wasn’t going to rain anymore. Which was of course a lie because inevitably it …

“You’re lucky” said our host at the time she picked us up from the airport. “It’s been raining the past few weeks but it …

I’m still not sure why airlines ever fly before noon, but at around 6:00 in the morning on Canada Day (I think it was 6:00 because I …

It’s almost July, and Pokin’s birthday was coming up. My best bear bud and I got to thinking and I thoughtfully suggested that a trip for …

Not a single person stopped to give me a ride. Jerks! Oh well I had a comfy premium cama seat all to myself on a Turbus back to Antofagasta anyway.

Someone (and let it be known, that someone was neither myself nor Nicholas) had the bright idea of seeing the sun rise over Geysers El Tatio this …

Back in the car and outwards to Salar de Atacama to wrap up the day. This is also where we also got to see some pink birds. More precisely, we saw …

Before going back for the daily hostel siesta, we went to a lookout point where I sat at the edge of a precipice over looking San Pedro de Atacama. …

We started our morning by heading towards the shores of Laguna Cejar. If you were insane, you could actually get into the waters and have a swim. …

For sunset, our guide took us to Valle de Luna. This is where every guide in town takes their tourists for sunset. Since we were where every other …

Later in the afternoon I got to ride around in a 4WD. One bumpy ride later, we were at Valle de la Muerte where we saw tonnes of sandboarders. I think …

This morning Nicholas went on a bike ride. Without me. I wanted to ride in a basket E.T. style but the bicycles didn’t have baskets on them. So …

What the title said. Better known as San Perro de Atacama. I refer you to exhibit A.

Today, I got to visit Universidad Católica del Norte. We wanted to sit in the auditorium to use the free wifi but they were holding a networking …

This morning I went nowhere. I mean, I actually got on a plane. And it took me north. But take a look at this picture and try to tell me I’m not …

Give me hot cocoa over wine any day. But if Nicholas decides to take me to a winery, I will go along with the whole thing. I’m a good sport. And …

It’s the end of the W. We’re waiting for the bus. That’s as good a time as any to hang out on a hammock. With my bear buddy. And Las …

Today was a nice day. It was also a long day. For Nicholas. Well it was a long day for me too, but I just got carried. Nicholas had to do the …

Sometimes, like today, I like to watch the camping folk pitch their tent in high wind conditions from the comfort of my cot shielded from said high …

Truth be told Santiago is not so bad on a summer day when half the city isn’t around because they are all on vacation. (Because it makes the …

We live across from this hill with a white statue on it. I see it every day. One day, I decided Nicholas should carry me up that hill. He wanted to …

But I prefer the ones where I get all the chocolate and chips and cocoa that I want. That type of hackathon, this was not. But at least I can say I …

That’s right. This bear se habla español now. What choice do I have? We’re here for six months. Or longer. I have a feeling I’m here …