Clear skies overnight meant that it was crisp and cool this morning – the gas heater was on to warm the cabin before Linda would venture out of bed. However this also meant that we could watch the full moon setting on the lake and see the Volcano with the rising sun lighting the snow on the peak.
Despite the summer weather, Osorno, which is over 2650m, is snow covered for about 650m all year round.
Took advantage of the clear conditions and headed out fairly early on the road up the side of the mountain. You can drive 14km on paved road to a visitor centre at 1000m and the views of the lake and the surrounding mountains and volcanoes were tremendous. In addition we were the only people there – didn't see another vehicle until we were almost back down at the lake.
Stopped to see a small lake -Laguna Verde -which is almost emerald green because of a micro algae in the water and had our first real problem of the trip when Linda's Nikon dropped on the ground and suffered some serious damage – not sure if we can do anything while we are here – may have to rely on the pocket camera until we get home now.
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