Cagaste

So, we left Choshuenco after getting in one more lap on the Fuy, which was even higher than the day before. Like, a foot farther up a rock on shore. Sooo much fun. We were launching off of 8-10 foot waves. I wish I knew how to kickflip... Probably should have tried, but it was cold so I was trying to stay upright.

Then, on the way home, the twelve passenger van broke down like 3km outside of Choshuenco. So we piled everyone (and gear and boats) into our two pickup trucks, and headed back to Pucon. As far as I know, the van is still there. Haha. I then got my introduction to Mamas y Tapas, which is every kayaker's favorite bar in Pucon. Good après-kayaking was enjoyed by all.

Yesterday, we went to go run the Liacura. We met up with Josh at Kayak Chile, and followed him and his Ducky clients out to the put-in. We were getting dressed when I realized I couldn't find my helmet. Anywhere. So I got to drive shuttle and meet Sam and the duckyers at the takeout. After a lot of phone calls, I found it: when the van broke down, it somehow ended up in Tino's kayak. Yay for not having to buy a new helmet!! Grabbed that this morning and headed out to the Maichín, which is absolutely indescribeable. I'm going to be cruel and leave you hanging on pics: they're on my camera, but my laptop is still locked up with David. I could get it, but I'm leaving it there for security's sake. Will make a point of getting everything online soon... I promise!

Other than that, things are great! Looking forward to Upper Palguin tomorrow, park n' huck at Coilaco and possibly Ojos de Caburga when we have a little bit of time, trips to hot springs and a hike in a national park when we need time off the water, and maybe Los Nevados, Tres Saltos, and Medio Palguin if levels cooperate.

Pics and more stories soon!!

B