Around Osorno volcano: The Petroquie Falls

January 15, 2018

Sadly all good things must come to an end and today was our last day of cycling. We do have a touring day of Chiloe Island tomorrow but no riding. Our cycling adventure could not have ended on a better note. We road 66km with 2000+ft of climbing around the base of Osorno, thus almost completely circumnavigating the entire volcano over the past 3 days. They were no real challenging climbs just some lovely rollers and fun descents. The day started a bit cool and dull so no flies but eventually the sun came out and the views were once more spectacular. We culminated the day with a visit to the Petroquié Falls. Between the volcanos as a back drop, the volcanic rock and the blue water it was gorgeous and I am not sure that I completely captured the beauty in my photos. After lunch we returned to Puerto Varas for our final group dinner at another truly wonderful restaurant. I am sad to see the cycling come to an end, it was very challenging at times but always fun and beautiful. It was another EFI trip with a total of 630 km and 24000ft of climbing.

Ron and our drivers enjoying a little warm up.

Sheep are common here but not in large numbers. This one was scratching an itch on the stick and fence.

An early shot of the volcano covered in cloud, since it was a cool start this morning.

It is very evident that the culture here is to respect the deceased. BTW there is room here for someone who is dying to get in.😀

We passed another zipline centre that was not as chllenging as ours but they had this guy hanging over the road to advertise their business.

There are large Gunnera plants (or my friend callas them gonorhea plants) growing in the side wall of the volcano.

Some examples of volcanic rock and sand.

A dry at the moment river of ash with Osorno in the background.

This wall of ash was plowed off the road like snow back home. It is left over form the Calbuco eruption in 2015.

The Petroquié falls. The river here is its natural mountain run off colour unlike yesterday at the estuary where it is full of ash.

A panorama of the falls. This is amazingly beautiful.

Lager and ale at lunch today from Puerta Arenas Patagonia.

Cono Sur wine with the bicycle lane at lunch.

Christopher’s chocolate volcano dessert.

Today's ride: 66 km (41 miles)
Total: 630 km (391 miles)

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