Villarrica-Pucon

This is the lake area

 with the "Volcan Villarrica" making a strong presence

 in the background.

If you look close you can see the smoke  as this is an active Volcano. The picture of us between the flowers is the area most beautiful handmade treat.

 The flowers are made in wood

 and the colors are vibrant and beautiful.

 Ever few years I notice how they create a new flower design.

Artesania- Crafts

While we visited Villarrica and Pucon

we stayed at my uncle Gaston and aunt Eliana's condo by the beach,

My aunt is very artistic

and she decorated  with several pieces handcrafted by local artisans. 

We were so amazed by so many beautiful things.

Chile is really a place were art is alive and

people are inspired to make beautiful and unique things

 ...my kind of place.

Niebla- Chile

Valdivia- Chile

The month of April will be definitive about Chile.

 We took about 700 pictures and it is hard to pic a few, but I will do my best to show a bit of everything.

 It was an amazing experience to watch David enjoy this beautiful country for the first time.

We loved spending time with our family and savoring the natural beauty of each place that we visited.

 We spend three days in Valdivia visiting with my uncle Gaston and his family.

Ready for Chile.

On our way to a beautiful summer to my beloved Chile.

This will be an amazing trip mainly because I'm not doing this alone at this time.

 David and Cristine will be along for the long fly and to experience my wonderful family.

It was quite the preparation...

Cristine trying to turn in all kind of pending assignments at the U , David learning Spanish, which he has done quite well, and myself trying to finish all the pending items in my professional life,

 it is really a lot of work to get ready for a 14 day vacation.

 We are all under the spell of great expectations,

 of ready for relaxation

and to enjoy every minute of it.