Copiapo - San Pedro de Atacama 28.01.2023

Departure planned at 08:30 as we have about 800 km to drive today. When I arrive at the parking lot, I notice that the light is on. A sense of anxiety sets in and indeed, the vehicle doesn't start. The parking attendant tries to help us with a battery and jumper cables, but it doesn't work. A young man arrives with his car, but it also doesn't work, as we don't know how to connect it properly. In the meantime, we remember that we have taken out insurance assistance. 4 hours later, it is now 12:30, the assistance arrives and the car starts in 30 seconds. So we finally depart at 12:30 to drive 800 km through the desert. We arrive at 22:00, the restaurant is closed, but the bartender warms up two slices of pizza for us. A long day.

Departure planned at 08:30, as we have about 800 km to drive. I arrive at the underground parking lot and realize that the parking lights are on. A dark suspicion... The engine doesn't start. The lady at the ticket booth brings us a battery and jumper cables, but it doesn't work. A young man comes with his vehicle, but it also doesn't work, somehow we're too foolish. Luckily, we have taken out additional insurance. Around 12:30, a mechanic arrives and the vehicle starts in 30 seconds. Departure 4 hours later. Arrival at the hotel at 22:00, the restaurant is already closed. The bartender gives us a piece of pizza and a bottle of red wine. Day finished...