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It’s overcast when I get up at 7:30 pm. I’m sure the clouds will soon withdraw back into the ocean or at least burn off with the hot sun.
I dig up my running shoes out of the suitcase and head for the beach. There is not a soul in sight. All I hear is the waves crashing against the rocks and my owning breathing as I run at a not too fast pace.
It’s been exactly two weeks since I last went out for my morning walk.
I don't have enough energy left to run back and take walk along the road on the way back.
I grab a few things from our cooler in the car for breakfast and while Ramiro showers, I make him some cereal.
I finally took some new pictures of our car which I wanted to show you.
Don't be shocked, with this car we won't have to worry about it getting stolen.
North of us is a lagoon we like to visit. On our way up we notice a large number of fishing boats coming in.
The sore is too steep and they need to be pulled out of the water by oxen.
Once, they are on the beach, the fisherman pull their nets out of the boat and untangle the large number of fish which are thrown into one of the compartments of the boat. The crabs are thrown out for the buzzards and the eagles who fight about their morning meal.
What a treat it is to be able to watch this scene. No toru guide could ever show us this cultural experience.
We don’t get to visit the lagoon unfortunately, but end up on a sans road up the mountain. A 4 x 4 would have been really helpful here.
The view from the mountain is worth the difficult drive. We see lots of quails. We often have to pull over for the large logging truck coming from the opposite side.
Much of the forest has been clear cut. But we are happy to see that a lot of reforestation is taking place.
We turn into the small community of Vichiguén, a national heritage site.
A climb up the steep hill takes us to a view point with a statue of the Virgin Marie.
Today is garbage pick up. The cart pulled by two oxen stops at every residence and the plastic bags are thrown in to be taken for disposal.
It’s time to head south, direction Constitucion. As we cross the river we drive for several kilometers through the dunes. A beautiful sight with all the yellow flowers, spread out throughout the dunes.
As we enter Constitucion, my stomach tenses up. Another busy city. Not my kind of thing, but I let Ramiro decide where we will go. We stop at Piedre de Iglesia. I remember this place from the last time we visited Chile in 2000. We stop for a walk along the beach and watch the pelicans and the sea lions.
We see a sign: “Cabiñas de Cables” We continue south and are so glad we did. On the side of the road, is a small place with cute little cabins, with a private beach, a swimming pool and lots of flowers. Can we afford this place? Yes!!!! Only $60.00 per night including breakfast. I can’t believe my eyes. What a gorgeous place. Even a small balcony with each cabin. We’re back in paradise. From our bed, we look straight at the ocean. I wish Fred and Annemieke could have made this trip with us. I know, that especially Annemieke would have loved this place. Well anyone would for that matter.
For dinner we drive back to “The Flinstones”. The smell of the petroleum they use to drive the roaches away, is quite strong. But our meal nevertheless tastes good. $ For a total of $ 10.00, including tip, we enjoy a glass of wine each, a quarter chicken with French fries and tomatoe, green beans and beet salad.
We decide not to close the curtains tonight but enjoy the view of the ocean.
The car is parked safely outside the cabin. No not the NEW car, but the other one.
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