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Candace aka "La Jeffe"

Today we are in Laja

Today we traveled to Laja for our presentation. On the way we stopped to see a very nice waterfall {cascada}.

Another view from the top of the cascada.

After the falls we drove to the top of one of the mountains to have a great view of the valley. I will post some pictures later showing the beauty of this area.

Now some R&R and lunch.

After lunch we went on a tour of a local paper factory. Sorry but I did not take pictures since others had cameras.

I will upload some other pictures of todays activities later.  

Happy Easter

Just a quick note today in order to wish all of our family and friends a Happy Easter.

Candace visited the Chillan Hospital Herminda Martin. She has the opportunity to tour the operating room.

Photos from our day off

Here are a few photos from a walk we took on Friday.

Today we are going over to the coast to the city of Constitution {I think that is accurate.} I will put up more photos when we get back this evening.

April 21st - we are in San Javier

We made the drive from Chillan to San Javier today for 2 days of relaxation before continuing our advanture.

We are staying at the Hotel Colonial Maule. Here is a view of the grouunds.

This afternoon we went to the Balduzzi vineyard for a factory tour as well as a wine tasting.

Next to the Balduzzi vineyard was a church that was heavily damaged during last years earthquake. Here are a few pictures showing the reconstruction.

Later we went to dinner with the San Javier Rotary. We had a great night with a fabulous bunch of people. What a great night.

Friday a day to relax.....

DAY OFF IN SAN JAVIER

First official day off and I think we've all caught up on some much needed sleep. Yesterday we arrived in San Javier and checked into the Hotel Colonial. Afterwards the Rotarians took us to the Balduzzi winery. We had a quick tour of the winery and also got a chance to share some wine with the owner who by the way is also a Rotarian. He invited us into his house for another bottle of wine! :) Later that night we all met for dinner and gave our presentation to the San Javier rotarian club. Great night!

San Javier Rotary Club

Balduzzi winery with Mr. Balduzzi

Colonial Maule