After a few days walking around some of Santiagos quarters ive headed south 14 hours on a bus down to the small town of Pucon. This is home to Volcan Villarrica, a massive 3000m active volcano that dominates the skyline pouring clouds of smoke into the air. I couldn't get a hostel and so im staying in a house belonging to a local lady, who´s very fond of saying "No Problema!!".

Tomorrow, weather permitting, the plan is to climb up to the top of the volcano with a trekking guide and look into the bubbling lava from its snowy peak. Its more crampons and ice picks, which are hard work, but will definitely be worth it. There´s quite a lot on offer here due to its location on the edge of a national park, but after 3-4 nights im going to have to head back on the bus to meet Pablo in Valparaiso.