Unfortunately, I couldn't find the time to write about all our lovely experiences in Chile so here are a couple of extra things that I'll always remember...
• Puerta Varas: The beeeautiful boat ride we took across 'Emerald Lake' to the teeny-tiny village. The colour of the water was memorizing - an incredible hue of emerald green (hence the name). We were gazed down upon by some incredible volcanoes as we skimmed across the water. It was like moving across glass and you barely felt a bump. Truly amazing scenery.
• The scenery of the lake region: Often reminded me of Australia - just dotted with live volcanoes. Really, really beautiful. Lots of sheep, alpacas and llamas all chowing down on very juicy grass :).
• The avocados: I have never in my life tasted better avos than those in Chile - Every one of them buttery and creamy. Why I didn't eat more of them, I'll never know....
• The German influence in Puerta Varas: It was like stepping back into a German village but where everyone spoke Spanish and many had Mapuchean ancestory - a strange but interesting mix.
• How more advanced Chile was than Argentina in terms of infrastructure. But Chile still do have the dodgey police who'll stop you simply because you may not fit their idea of 'normal' ie: facial hair, goatees etc. A little worrying.
• Learning that the discussing the Pinoche years is still incredibly taboo and still divides many.
• And.... seeing my first hummingbird! (and subsequently many more). Beautiful, green little creatures beating there wings a million times a second to stay still in mid air while they drank nectar from hanging flowers.
• Discovering Carmanere - a lost grape originally from Bordeaux and rediscovered growing in vineyards only in Chile. Very, very similar to Merlot...yet different. Becomes a lovely glass of red - yuuuuummmmyyyyy.
Overall, I loved Chile and would recommend anyone to visit it especially the central and southern regions. We never made it to the very southern islands but could only imagine how lovely they are and steeped in wonderful history.
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