Goodbye Visit to my Friends in Arica

Seeing off Jano at the bus station (he works in 12hrs away)
Originally uploaded by louise_parmenter

Before my flight to Mexico I wanted to visit Ale, Jano, Chulo, Nico, Cristóbal and Ferni one last time in Arica. The bus journey took me past Lauca National Park once again, which was a lovely reminder of the friends I was about to see again. After many freezing hours at the Bolivia-Chile border (at approx. 5,000m.a.s.l.) I eventually arrived 4 hours late, at 2am. But I was received with tea and big hugs from Ale, Jano and Chulo. The next morning I was awoken by the three children, desperate to welcome me! It was such a wonderful reunion, such a wonderful week in Arica that the farewell was all the more difficult.

Here are the photos of my fun week with my very wonderful and beloved friends!

DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE USHUAIA: 24,432KM