Our ride into Puerto Montt took us along the shore of a large lake called Lago Llanguihue and through some beautiful country and towns. One town, Frutillar, is part of the Unesco Creative City network. This quote is from the UNESCO site: “Located in southern Chile in the Los Lagos Region, Frutillar (pop. 11,500) bears witness to a 150-year vibrant musical history. Referred to as the Chilean Bavaria, the city retains deep influence from German settlers from the 1850s that strengthened music as a fundamental motor of social life. As a result of a strong community commitment, the city is home to one of the oldest music festivals in Latin America, Semanas Musicales de Frutillar (Frutillar Musical Weeks) held in the Teatro del Lago (Theatre of the Lake).”
The German influence is very evident in this area in the buildings and food. The ride had everything from towns, countryside, sunshine, rain, hail, wind, climbing, and traffic within Puerto Montt.
Donna and I spent our nonriding day shopping and strolling the Malecon. I bought more Marino glove liners, socks, and a tee shirt. I am tired of being cold while riding, but it is almost impossible to add another layer and still be flexible. Today, we start our journey on the famous Highway Seven, Patagonia, Austral. Last night, we had our farewell dinner to say goodbye to Laura and Donna. We had a lot of fun and it was a joy to ride with them over the last 17 days
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