Two farm visits today. The first was to Manuka Farms - a huge enterprise owned by New Zealand investors. 19000ha. Called Haciedna (ranch) Coihueco. Chris (kiwi who's been here 16 years) and Riccardo showed us a presentation and answered questions whilst showing us a couple of the 16 farms under production. It's a massive operation. Staff walk most places as they have destroyed vecihles and the mountain bike idea was a disaster too - lots of instant xmas presents for relatives.
The road was too narrow for bus and tractor...
Spit roast dinner. Very popular solution for one family and some better income than the farm. Use their own product. Now open all year round. The pork and mutton were perfect!!
Sheep milking unit. The llama and alpaca are with the flock to help deter Puma who enjoy a tasty sheep more often than desired by the farmer. Most milk made into tasty cheese.
Our view from Hotel Bellavista over Lake Llanquihue. Staying a couple of nights in Peurto Varas. Lovely resort style town, geared for tourists. La Orsono ( volcano) is almost visible...
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