We left Panguipulli about 10:00am maybe a little later than expected after the usual chores, fuel, internet, groceries and a few last photos. It is a really nice little town, not particularly touristy.

We were making good progress along highway 203, having just left the pavement for the gravel when at about the half way point we were stopped by a man with a big stop sign who informed us that the road would be closed until 12:00, a 90 minute wait - so much for the early start!!