New van

Having become sick of buses, we decided to rent a 'wicked' van. Despite the reputation these things have back in Australia, that being ugly and unreliable pieces of shit driven by dirty backpackers, we decided to roll the dice on one. Our first option was a van painted exactly the same as the Scooby Doo van, no thanks, decided to take the plain white one. The best part being it's only got 100km on the clock and is brand new. Despite handling like a shopping trolley, we are pleasantly surprised. We spent last night on a beach front in a town called Tongay. Today was spent in Northern chiles wine region. Tomorrow we attempt to cross into Argentina. The border crossing being 5000 metres high, that's 16404 feet on the old scale. Can a van actually go that high? I am attempting to break the world record of the highest altitude that a wicked van has actually been.

                                                  The drive through the Elquie valley wine country

The wheels ... Feel so dirty.

First night's camp spot.

On route to Elqui Pisco

The vineyards lunch 1500 metres