A early start up to the bus station then a relatively smooth trip to Puerto Natales in southern Chile. Trip took us 6 hours all up including the border crossings so that was pretty good.
First impression of PN is of a wind swept tatty town,rubbish blowing about. Second impression ,exactly the same.
A small town that has suddenly had a tourist boom as people flock to see the famous Torres del Paine national park. There is a severe accommodation shortage ( we couldn't get 2 rooms at the same place and we booked months ago!!) Lots of young back packers, lots of run down hostels. View from our bedroom window last night over to neighbours backyard revealed rows of tents!! Jolly glad it wasn't us settling down to a night in a tent with 60km winds blowing around us.
Poor visibility, rain and strong winds saw us change our plans for today. A drive along the coast then inland for a short way then back to PN ,beautiful country side. Tomorrow what ever the weather we head out the 150km to Torres del Paine.
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