And on Friday it was still raining buckets! But we made the best out of it by visiting the beautiful Termas Geometricas. These natural hot springs are nestled in the foothills of the smoky Villarrica volcano and stretch in a narrow canyon for over 500m. Alongside the water course they built 17 stone pools that blend perfectly into the canyon scenery. Water temperatures were ranging from 35-42°C. It was by far the best way to spend a rainy day in the Pucón area! Steaming hot baths, refreshing (actually screaming cold!) waterfalls and the lush green surroundings make sure that you will never forget your time in this paradise of tranquility and beauty. A must for everybody visiting this area!
Back in Pucón we found everyone huddled around public televisions. As we spent the day far from any mass communication services, it was only then that we learned about the 9.0 quake in Japan. It was just recently, in February 2010, that an 8.8 earthquake struck the Chile. But luckily the affected area in Chile was not as densly populated as the Honshu Island and there are no nuclear power plants in this country either, so the damage was less severe. You could sense that memories were still very much alive though, and Chileans were deeply stirred by the tragic devastation in Japan.
