After spending a few days in Santiago, we loaded the kids up in Malebrans pickup and headed south to Puerto Montt. It was a bit of a road trip as we covered nearly 650 miles in less than 24 hours. There is a lot of agriculture to see on the way, so Brent and I always enjoy it. 
The vineyard's grapes are beginning to ripen. (Watch your produce this time of year, a lot of it comes from Chile, especially your grapes.)
In this picture you can see the grain and melon fields in the front
The vineyard's grapes are beginning to ripen. (Watch your produce this time of year, a lot of it comes from Chile, especially your grapes.)
In this picture you can see the grain and melon fields in the frontand farmed eucalyptus trees are growing in the back. They are big producers
of eucalyptus, which the grind up and export to Japan.
of eucalyptus, which the grind up and export to Japan.
Grain harvest is in full swing there and the fruit is just coming on. The highway (Ruta 5) is home to many vendors. We stopped at a fruit stand to buy fresh oranges, honeydew, cantaloupe, and apples. My mouth still waters just thinking about the fresh goodness.
Puerto Montt is that last part of the mainland before you have to ferry hop in order to see more country. The lure of driving the Carretera Austral through Patagonia had become a dream for Brent. You can imagine his great disappointment when the ferry company told him we missed our ownly chance by a few hours. We spent the day in Puerto Montt, adjusting our plans and taking in the sights.
Puerto Montt is that last part of the mainland before you have to ferry hop in order to see more country. The lure of driving the Carretera Austral through Patagonia had become a dream for Brent. You can imagine his great disappointment when the ferry company told him we missed our ownly chance by a few hours. We spent the day in Puerto Montt, adjusting our plans and taking in the sights.
Brother, stretching his legs in front of the pickup.This was in the ferry company's parking lot shortly
after we got the bad news that we wouldn't be
travelling any farther South.
Grilled meats, sausages, boiled eggs, and pickled vegetables are
placed on a bed of french fries and cubed cheese.
Little shops line the streets. Most have some kind of hand-knitted item.
Sweaters, hats, scarfs, and socks are common to most shops.
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The blueberries we're eating on are Chilean. While you were gone I saw a commercial all about how wonderful Chile is, and that's where our produce comes from at this time of year. Thanks Smith's for making me just a wee bit jealous...
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