Saturday, October 3, 2009

cajón del maipo

Today, we took a day trip to a wildlife reserve about an hour and a half outside of Santiago. It was really nice to get out of the city (and breathe some fresh air!) for a little bit.



We took a bus to this park, where you can do lots of outdoorsy stuff like hiking, rafting, horseback riding, and ziplining.



We went on a hike that included some pretty rickety bridges... our guide told us that only 5 people were allowed on at a time, so I was slightly freaked out.



There were some pretty cool views -- which of course included the Andes, my favorite permanent fixture in Chilean scenery.





Our hike led us to two cáscadas (waterfalls).



We got a chance to drink the fresh water that flows into the waterfalls.



Obligatory group shot in front of the cáscada.



Even though I've never really gotten over my fear of heights, I got talked into ziplining. Don't let my smile fool you. I was terrified.



But, thanks to peer pressure and the fact that I had already paid my money, I took the plunge! And it was actually pretty awesome and I didn't die. All in all, not a bad Saturday.

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