Cabalgatas en Pucon, Chile

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We went horseback riding on land owned by Mapuche Indians. We rode horses for a few hours, riding up and down a nearby mountain on a small little trail. After we were finished riding, we had a traditional Mapuche meal prepared for us and we were able to dress up in their clothing and see instruments that they play in ceremonies. It was a very nice day. Our guide was a young Mapuche Indian and he let us trot and gallop our horses. What an experience!

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Photos

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Giddy up!

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Our guides horse, the horse with no name....unfortunately he had never heard that song!

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Nicole and Chincol

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Eamon and his lady horse...Mariella.

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The Mapuche ranch we were on

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A traditional Mapuche house. Made of sticks and straw.

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Up into the mountains

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Our horses eating as usual

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Nicole and Chincol, the tallest horse EVER

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Lone cowgirl searching for her cowboy.

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Coming back down the mountain

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Crossing the raging river

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Nicole and Chincol galloping down the mountain....just another day on the ranch!

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Horse-cam

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Now for lunch, Mapuche style. We had an assortment of pan (bread), empenadas and a white colored wheat juice...yum

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¡SALUD!

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The Mapuches dressing Nicole as a Mapuche mujere.

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Dressed up in the smokey Mapuche home

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Mapuche instruments