Horseback Riding

Today was the first nice day since the first day we got here because the sun was out and it was warm for once. This was perfect for the horseback ride we had today. The farm was just past the mushroom factory and it overlooked the ocean. The ride was really amazing because we went through so many different environments that were all in very close proximity to one another. First we rode along the beach and then through a forest. We also rode through huge sand dunes. Finally, we galloped back along the ocean. I feel as if this experience was a sampling of the diverse environments that are in Chile. We ended with a barbecue at the farm, which was delicious. There was fresh chicken, pork, and steak, along with salads that were really good. We talked with the woman who owned the farm and she said that she also offers horseback rides in the full moon which sounded pretty cool, except, as expected, it was too foggy last weekend to do it.

After returning back to Vina, we decided to get gelato and sat on the rocks by the ocean to watch the sun set. Some of the guys tried to get as close to the water as possible and as expected, some of them got wet. It was so pleasant that the sun was finally out and it wasn't foggy all day. I guess the same happens it Pittsburgh during the winter, but it is a hard transition to make as we came from summer weather. Tomorrow should be relaxing as we will be heading to the spa, which will be nice as I presume that I will be very sore tomorrow!