2017-05-23 Day 37


Left in the dark and probably early as we still do not know which time is correct. The time on the Computer or phone?

A foggy and concerning drive for John. Lots of people moving about on the road in dark clothing, even trying to stop us at bus stops (we must look like their buses in the fog).
Arrived one hour early so at least we now know that the computer time is correct. Chile must have gone onto/off day light savings as we are now 14 hours behind Australia.


Kaufmann where I had booked the service is a big joint. The immaculate workshop had about 20 hoists. We had a long day sitting on their couch. We were invited to lunch in their canteen and had access to coffee and WiFi. We eventually ran out of power on all devices. The General manager who is a grandson of the original founder, Mr Kaufmann, visited us and asked if we’d been well looked after.
Finally got EC back. They did not have a suitable shock for replacement but said they’d find out where we can get one. About A$800 later and around 5.30pm we drove out.


One hour of daylight left and a fast trip back east. Finally found a viewing spot in the dark. The sign indicated we were at the end of an old lava flow with a good view of the volcano, oh and by the way the volcano is at amber alert!!!