Punta Lobos

Ryan enjoying the view from our front door, after our first night of camping; notice he is tenderly holding his first Furgon-made cup of coffee. The beautiful rock formations at Punta Lobos, and the wave.

Hi everyone,
Just a quick check-in to let you know all is well with us.
We spent the last two nights camping out of El Furgon (our van) at picturesque Punta Lobos, which has a famous, but quirky, surf break. The surfing conditions weren´t great, but we had fun camping and exploring the area. The region we are in (Pichilemu) is a prime vacation spot for Chileans and other South Americans, and it is their peak summer right now, so we have been enjoying being part of that experience.
The terrain here is interesting. The beaches have black, volcanic sand. The vegetation is mixed: succulents like in Santa Cruz, Calif., cacti, and also lots of trees of all kinds. The weather, yesterday, was like the Oregon coast in the summer, with a thin marine layer, but also sunbursts. We have been wearing long sleeves and, at night, our Dody caps :). It is beautiful all around.
El Furgon is proving to be a comfortable home and a trusty vehicle. We have gone approximately 250 km, covering first downtown Santiago, then a section of the Panamerican highway, some smaller country roads, and a small mountain pass over the coastal hills. The diesel engine seems to be pretty efficient, and it handles the road gracefully. We feel very good about our purchase.
We have some great photos, so I am a bit disappointed that I haven´t found an internet cafe that has computers compatible with our camera, but oh well. I will keep looking when we are in towns.
Today we will head farther south along the beach, toward Constitucion. We will be looking for good surf and enjoying the journey. We hope you, too, are enjoying your journey.
From the Latin land down-under,
Jess and Ryan