National Park Fray Jorge

This is on our way to La Serena...we passed a National Park called "Fray Jorge". It is special because it is a green oasis in the middle of a desert- like environment. And I can tell you, when my Dad and I were driving along the dusty roads we didnt believe there would be any green National Park anywhere near...

...But as you can see... there was;-)

Now, who can find my Dad in this picture. I am not lying, he is there somewhere...hehe

This is in the middle of the forest...I guess Tarzan would have loved it here!

This is on our way down back into the valley. It is only 600m high, but as it says in the Lonley Planet, you CAN feel as if you are on the top of the world.

Here are some pictures from the trip to the National Park along the dirt tracks...I definately enjoyed driving here...;-)

Have a good look at this picture...this dirt track is supposed to take you to Buenos Aires...now, we are on the other side of the Andes, in the Middle of Nowhere...and there is a sign which tells you to stay on the dirt track to get to Buenos Aires, Argentina...now, isnt there an easier way to get there...;-) Oh well...

Yes, sometimes it was VERY steep

Maybe you cant really see it on this picture, but the Guard at the entrance said, "Just keep it in 1. or 2. geer and you should be fine going up and down the dirt tracks." sometimes it was steep. It took us 45minutes for 7 km. But it was great fun!!!