More of Chile

January 4th continued:

Okay sorry for the long wait for an update, we got a bit sidetracked. As I mentioned in the previous post we were preparing for a white water adventure today. It was quite an adventure to say the least.

This was a first for both Thomas and I so we were excited and a bit nervous as well. Upon arrival at the company lodge up in the hills we were given wetsuits and booties to change into. Tom had to get another suit as the first one was too short. Turns out South Americans are not known for being tall, cause Tom's second suit didn't fit a whole lot better. Don't worry I have picture :) Anyways after a short tutorial we headed out on the river. We were in a raft with a father and his two daughters the one was young enough to just sit in the middle and enjoy the ride.

Our guide had trouble trying to even out the strength of the sides of the raft. At first Tom and I were on the same side, but together we were too much for the father and daughter to keep up so Tom and the Dad switched sides. I am a bit proud to say the my side was still stronger after the switch :) However, my pride was brought down shortly after when I fell out of the raft. Yep that's right I fell out and was extremely thankful for the year of experience in the water. I grabbed my paddle and was quickly pulled back into the raft with little fanfare. By the end we had covered 30km in an hour.

Needless to say it was a great experience, one that both Tom and I would be up for doing again someday. After the trip we cleaned up at our hostel and enjoyed a great dinner in town followed by an amazing dessert at another restaurant. We have made contact with the Hurst's who are staying in Villarrica about a 20min drive from Pucon. We will join them for horseback riding tomorrow. Chao!