PUERTO MONTT to COCHRANE (?)

This is where the trip gets tricky.
The original plan was to stay in Puerto Montt for two nights - but there's not much to see. In fact, the neighboring port - Punto Arenas - is more of a traveler's destination. I do know the place I need to get to next is Chacabuco and I can get there by Ferry or Bus.

I was originally thinking the ferry would be a neat way to get there, but I'm not sure if it leaves Wednesday 11/04 as I had hoped - it may not leave until Saturday 11/07. Plus, it's around 150 for a "berth." This is bunk-style quarters. It takes a day to get to Chacabuco.

My other option is a bus. A 24-hour bus. James, a fellow volunteer who's already made it down there has cautioned me against the bus saying it's bumpy and nauseating. He also said not knowing spanish will be a "hell of a time."

Once I get to chacabuco I take a 2 hour bus to Coyhaique, sleep there, and the next day take a bus to cochrane (entrada baker crossing).

I'd like to say this will be my first big challenge, but I'm positive I'll have many many many many prior challenges!