Comin up……

March 17th, 2010

A surprise  - yet another amazing Island! Can you guess?

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Santiago Airport

March 17th, 2010

Due to the Earthquake – most of the Airport was closed and all national flights were operated out of some tents (without beer) – and we were walking to our plane which would take us to our last destination on this world tour. Another magical island.

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Luxury for a Day (and a half)

March 16th, 2010

The place was so magically amazing that we decided to stay a day and enjoy all this Hotel had to offer which was among others a viewing platform on the roof – to enjoy starts, sunrise and sunrise above all the trees with a view of the nearby volcano, sauna, swimming pool, and “Hot Treetrunks”

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Huilo Huilo – the Treehouse Hotel

March 16th, 2010

On our way back to Puerto Montt, the road was blocked due to paving works. We had 3 hours to waste and followed a tip of a local to visit some waterfalls and a lake. Driving to the lake we saw this “Treehouse” just off the road – and I couldn’t resist stopping for a beer to have a closer look.

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A Rainy Day in Chile

March 15th, 2010

I must admit – we were incredibly lucky with the weather in Patagonia these last 6 weeks. But finally we had to wake up to a rainy day. What can you possibly do a such a day – in a area of active volcanoes and hot springs everywhere……..

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The Earthquake

March 14th, 2010

chile-tp-481While we were in Sur Chico – another Earthquake (7.7) hit the coast of Chile near Santiago.
Since we were driving in a car at the moment – we didn’t feel anything – but the beach promenade of Villarica did (1500km away)

Up and Down the Mountain

March 14th, 2010

Climbing up…….  (P.S: See the volcano in the backgroud peeking out of the clouds????)

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………and rowing down – this is how you rest your knees!

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Araucaria Araucana

March 13th, 2010

In English: The Monkey Puzzle tree. Once you reach about 1000m of elevation you find them everywhere. Very interesting tree. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araucaria_araucana

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Kunstmann Brewery

March 12th, 2010

The lakes region is also called the “Region Aleman” – as 150 years a go a huge wave of german immigrants brought “Kuchen” and “Bier” and a lot of other german words and bits of culture to this region. A wonderful opportunity to visit the “Kunstamann Brewery” and get a set of their sample tasters!!!! Mmmm!

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Hiking around the Lakes Region:

March 12th, 2010

Any question why this is called the lakes region????? What a wonderful place.

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