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Our last night in Pucon. After 16 days here as a base studying Spanish it’s hard to leave. We make the most of our day absorbing the beauty around us and prepare for our journey to our next destination – … Continue reading →

Happy Australia Day everyone. Tis the 26th here now and how apt we climbed Volcan Villarica today. A grueling 5 hour climb to the summit of 2847m. This has to be one of the most physical challenges we have ever … Continue reading →

Our last week at Spanish school and we are taking it easy focusing on practicing our Spanish. Squeezed in a visit to Lago (lake) Caburgua about 30 mins away. We kept saying “doesn’t this remind you of Malborough Sounds in … Continue reading →

Our first side trip outside Pucon – Ojos del Caburga waterfalls, about 20km away on a local bus. A refreshing retreat from the hot afternoons.

Weekend = More study & afternoons free for chillin’ at Pucon’s lake beach taking in the hot Chileno summer with muchas turistas

The Noblet students are always finding time to socialise in between Spanish lessons and homework. We have had fun with Britta and Liane our fellow students.

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Spanish homework requires an afternoon cerveza (beer). Typical afternoons this week at our hostal garden.

Today our Spanish homework consisted of translating our groceries and prices into Spanish. Alas the choice here is limited…entire aisles dedicated to cooking oil, mayonnaise, Uht milk (no fresh milk to be found), hundreds of liquid artificial sugar bottles, 50kg … Continue reading →

Clases de espanol en el dia y el de fumar volcan en la noche. (Spanish classes in the morning and a smoking volcano in the night). The portenos tell us the last time they saw smoke from this volcano was … Continue reading →