So we planned the hike to first climb the peak of the Vulcan and directly afterwards starting our way "into the wild". Right, first day we actually got stocked and could not hike the peak because of the bad weather.
Due to the fact that Pucon is located in the red zone of the one day happening Vulcan outbreak the fire brigade is well equipped and in the centre of the city. Just across I was hanging out a lot in the café/Internet-café. On this picture the French owner on his motorbike.
Well, no hiking, so I booked a trip to the thermal place. It was alright and I got as well a relaxing message, which made me actually fall asleep.
The next morning was clear and we made our way up. (Click picture to enlarge.)
Climbing the Vulcan is actually a big tourist attraction. In one day up to 150 people do that. All, of course, starting at the same time to get back before darkness.
Looks like ants, doesn't it?!
That is me on the crater, however I could not force a spectacular outbreak :(
Looking east with two further Vulcan in the background. The area in between those is the National Park Villarrica. The last Vulcan, Lunin, is half Chile and half Argentina. The whole region is called "The fire-belt", because of the hundreds of Vulcan.
This is my French travel buddy Chaque as well on the crater.
Back down on the base station: Of course you are so cute you can have some of my bread even if I go for a three days hike out of civilisation. Sooo cute, it makes you survive.
Getting finally away from mainstream tourism: Into the wild...
