I.m slowly making my way south now. Currently, im in a lil town called Villarica and its small and quaint. With spectacular views of a lake and he famed Villarica Volcano. Arriving into town I knew i wanted to hike up the volcano but lil did i realize how of shape i was. Woke up the morning of, ate a good heardy breakfast (peanut butter and jam, cant get better than that), and with excited nerves I waited to meet the volcan. Brown earth awaited peoples steps. All geared up, crampons, check, ice ax, check, food, sunglasses, good spirits, check check check. Hiking, hiking, up and up, with no real breaks, I thought, am i going to make it up this thing?...It surely was steep...and i kept thinking..come on, im a sporty girl, I can
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