Blogs from San Fernando, O Higgins, Chile, South America

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South America » Chile » O Higgins » San Fernando March 2nd 2018

After the conquest of Fitzroy we decided to take a leisurely stroll from the estancia into town the next day. The weather had changed and we realised why the books give a very short window of opportunity to visit Patagonia. The window was definitely shutting and the wind was simply ferocious. We had been so lucky with the weather but it was good to be reminded that we are very very small and the forces of nature and God are very very large. As we supped a morning coffee in our favourite cafe in town, the view through the picture windows reminded me of cowboy westerns, vegetation blowing about, people stumbling around, doors banging and breaking etc. We were relieved to have completed all the hillwalking we’d planned. Next day we set off, saying a sad ... read more
We were slightly under-dressed for the rodeo.....

South America » Chile » O Higgins » San Fernando April 30th 2006

Today was a slow start. We needed some rest after yesterday and were a bit slow off the mark. That was, of course, exacerbated by our inability to blog quickly. Breakfast in Casa Silva is served in a small room overlooking the courtyard. We shared breakfast with a family of six from France. Bryan didn’t like the Chilean egg dish but the steaming hot coffee and cheese and meats, with personal service, established a solid base to start the day. Driving to Colchagua Valley It was a beautiful fall day in the Colchagua Valley. Being late, Bryan was racing to get our noon appointment at Montes. Rounding a corner at ~135kmh, the Chilean police flagged us down (radar gun in hand). Yikes! The police officer spoke no English; we spoke no Spanish. Bryan’s California driver’s license ... read more
Two Angels
Montes Production
Filling Barrels




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