Life is a South American Highway

After more than 200 hours of bus time, the South American continent has been traversed, save for a few open miles of road. Traveling by bus in the south means a lot of movies, little to few road stops for food or to relieve oneself, Latin music played at a high volume, constant drop-offs and pick-ups of local passengers, and many nights on the road.

Of course, the luxury buses found in the southern cone are comparable to none, and embody comfort and class as best as possible on the open highway. Music becomes indispensable and a fully charged ipod can survive the majority of a 20hr ride. Yet most importantly, road travel provides the opportunity for a close look at the landscape and the small towns that lie between.

The views through the foggy window can only be described as breathtaking. South America means lots of coastline, sprawling desert, rolling hills, daunting mountains and plenty of steep drop-offs from highways which barely fit two full sized coaches. Nevertheless, the drivers who at times can are called fearless and aggressive are also alert and well aware.

Some bus shots

Crawling through the longitudinal span of Chile



Overlooking the Colombian jungle from a steep drop/off



The view across the Bolivian desert