Jan 15
Fantastic day! Driven to the bottom of Osorno volcano by our enthusiastic guide and driver, Ingrid (picture 1). On the way saw salmon farming, potato and corn farms, and llamas. Hiked to rapids which were amazing (picture 3). We had lunch at Petrohue resturant next to the Cruze de Lagos dock. Continued to Las Cascadas since Sharon wanted to go on the Zipline. Even though I never thought I would do it, I over came my fear and even looked down. The highest point was 500 ft. with 11 platforms. It was very cool. Did a hike around the Osorno volcano through a lush, wet forest with trees laden with moss and ferns forming canopies, narrow rocky paths along the streams, reaching a pounding waterfall that hit the bottom with an incredible force (picture 2 and 4). Had dinner on the way back in Ensenada, a town of 1000 people, and returned to our hotel at 11pm.
Jan 16
Met with manager of local tour co to resolve cost issues due to changes in the itinerary from 9am am to 1pm. Sharon stayed in town while Ingid dove me 1 1/2 hrs to hike around the Calbuco volcano. Passed through Puerto Montt, a community of 200,000 people colonized by germans who have salmon farming, dairy, wood and tourism industry. It was a challenging hike through beautiful wet, muddy, lush forest filled with cyprus (3000 yr old), canelo, conifer, nothfagus trees, and many wild flowers. Had to climb rock walls (one had a view of the snow covered top of the Osorno volcano, waterfalls and lush foliage), step on tree roots and logs to avoid large puddles of water, and withstand horseflies that are relentless in the open areas out in the sun (picture 5). Returned at 9:30pm, showered for 10:30pm dinner reservation with Sharon at Ibis (great food).
Jan 17
Drove along the ocean coast road of Carretera Austral on way to Alcerce Andino Nat'l Park. Saw mussel farming, sheep and dairy cows onthe way. We hiked through another enchanted wet rain forest, with lots of Bamboo. Everything was covered with moss and ferns on our way to a waterfall and lake. Sharon and I went back to Ibis for another good dinner. I had a good 2 hr. message from 10 pm to midnight.
Fantastic day! Driven to the bottom of Osorno volcano by our enthusiastic guide and driver, Ingrid (picture 1). On the way saw salmon farming, potato and corn farms, and llamas. Hiked to rapids which were amazing (picture 3). We had lunch at Petrohue resturant next to the Cruze de Lagos dock. Continued to Las Cascadas since Sharon wanted to go on the Zipline. Even though I never thought I would do it, I over came my fear and even looked down. The highest point was 500 ft. with 11 platforms. It was very cool. Did a hike around the Osorno volcano through a lush, wet forest with trees laden with moss and ferns forming canopies, narrow rocky paths along the streams, reaching a pounding waterfall that hit the bottom with an incredible force (picture 2 and 4). Had dinner on the way back in Ensenada, a town of 1000 people, and returned to our hotel at 11pm.
Jan 16
Met with manager of local tour co to resolve cost issues due to changes in the itinerary from 9am am to 1pm. Sharon stayed in town while Ingid dove me 1 1/2 hrs to hike around the Calbuco volcano. Passed through Puerto Montt, a community of 200,000 people colonized by germans who have salmon farming, dairy, wood and tourism industry. It was a challenging hike through beautiful wet, muddy, lush forest filled with cyprus (3000 yr old), canelo, conifer, nothfagus trees, and many wild flowers. Had to climb rock walls (one had a view of the snow covered top of the Osorno volcano, waterfalls and lush foliage), step on tree roots and logs to avoid large puddles of water, and withstand horseflies that are relentless in the open areas out in the sun (picture 5). Returned at 9:30pm, showered for 10:30pm dinner reservation with Sharon at Ibis (great food).
Jan 17
Drove along the ocean coast road of Carretera Austral on way to Alcerce Andino Nat'l Park. Saw mussel farming, sheep and dairy cows onthe way. We hiked through another enchanted wet rain forest, with lots of Bamboo. Everything was covered with moss and ferns on our way to a waterfall and lake. Sharon and I went back to Ibis for another good dinner. I had a good 2 hr. message from 10 pm to midnight.
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