Bus Ride to Osorno

On Friday evening, five of us left Santiago by bus to travel to Osorno. We left Santiago about 10:00 p.m. and travelled for just under 11 hours before reaching Osorno just before 9:00 a.m. The trip wasn´t that bad because we rode on a "cama" with large comfortable seats that reclined to make beds. To make us more comfortable, we were each given a large comfy pillow and a warm blanket. So throughout the night we travelled from the cold weather of Santiago to the very cold and rainy weather of Osorno.

The bus ride felt like a train ride in the States as there were very few stops and the ride was very smooth. The stops were to pay tolls. Because this is a toll road, which is very expensive for the majority of people, the primary traffic was buses and trucks for hauling goods and materials. There were VERY few passenger cars. This a very good bus system which accommodates most individuals needing to travel a distance in this area.

While the weather was cold outside, the inside of our bus was toasty warm. Finally, after a good night´s sleep, we were served a simple breakfast. Finally, we arrived in Osorno, where we were greeted by Pastor Izani and given a ride to her home. After having a larger breakfast at her home and meeting her husband and son, we left to go to a rally for women´s rights.

P.S. The group that is now in Osorno is not able to post photos, but once we return to Santiago we will post photos that we have taken.