We went island hopping in the south of Chile this weekend in the area known as Chiloe. There are 40some islands in Chiloe and most are inhabited. Chiloe is most proud (a little overly, in mi opinion) of their 12 churches being restored by UNESCO..ok they're made of wood, big deal..but actually the insides were pretty amazing due to the crazy woodwork. Chiloe is also extremely superstitious and has many myths.. like the trauco who impregnates young, single females (you can guess what "problem" this myth covered up). Overall, a lot of fun, a lot of driving. Thank goodness for ipods and scrabble on my kindle!
Also we had some crazy hombres who decided to go swimming when we went to the Parque Nacional Chiloe..the water wasn't so bad, but it was raining! Not a big deal though, since we're all pacific northwesters!
P.S. I'm eating great, mostly veggies and tonsss of fish! Tried a raw oyster in Chiloe with a little lemon and Aji (pepper)..tasted like solidified sea water..in a good way! but one was enough for me..
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