Puerto Montt and shore excursion to Petrohue Falls

Puerto Montt

Not too much here but we took a bus excursion through beautiful countryside where there were many early German settlements.  They were escaping wars and Chile needed warm bodies to establish their claim in Chile.  They were given land, tools, some livestock to get them started and they thrived.  The homes and buildings have a German look to them.  We stopped by a German home with llamas.  They were very friendly.  Crafts--sweaters, hats, dolls--all made from llama wool!



The Falls were outstanding and with the many volcanoes (350) in the area.   It was amazing scenery! This is an area of a 9.5 earthquake in 1960 and active volcanoes. 
Cone shaped volcano


   
Lava is everywhere!
Petrohue Falls


 
Puerto Varas is a beautiful town right on this massive lake.  Our fellow travelers told us tales of Machu Picchu altitude sickness so... I was able to get some Diamox to ward off  "altitude sickness" we may encounter in Cusco at 12,000 feet.  This would need a prescription in US--here I just wrote down what I wanted and off we went.  Beautiful John Denver music in the Square!


The best weather day so far!

We passed this mile long painted wall that was so nicely done.  Back on the ship for Patagonia dinner that specializes in roast lamb.  Wonderful day!


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