South American Information

Copyright © 2003 Kevin O'Rourke

The site is a work in progress, the 'Album' page in each section contains some photos but only some sections have much text.

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This page has notes about various South American words and phrases I have used in the text as well as other odds and ends which wouldn't fit in with the diary.

Currencies

The exchange rates listed are very approximate and out of date.

Words and phrases

Taxi Collectivo

These are a sort of cross between a bus and a taxi and are common in Chile. They run on fixed routes around towns and cities and charge a fixed fare advertised on the windscreen. The vehicle itself can be anything from a normal car to a small bus.

Dulce de Leche

Basically caramelised condensed milk, this often spread on bread or pancakes. It comes in tubs very similar to yoghurt (at least one person I know got mixed up between them) and it's very sweet.

Accomodation

• Casa Evelyn, Valdivia 708, Puerto Natales. Phone 414664. Good breakfast, very hot water and friendly. Just round the corner from the bus stop.
• Hotel City, Compañia, Santiago. Old-fashioned but comfortable and very close to the city centre.

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