Frutillar

Frutillar is a small town along the coast of the lake just north or Puerto Varas. It was founded in 1856 and was primarily a German community developed by German settlers who were encouraged to immigrate to southern Chile as part of a colonization program in the Los Lagos region. 

Frutillar is a quaint little town known for it's awesome view of the volcano and the German Museum. The museum grounds are home to a water mill, machine warehouse, the main house and surrounding gardens. 

Henry made sure to bring Basil to show her the beautiful view. 

Dogwood in the summer? Yes please. Oh how I've missed you. 

The Mirador: this is the "look out". I want to know how much the landscape architect was paid to design and place this "mirador". Because the volcano looks pretty stellar from wherever you are.

I hate it but love it's ridiculousness at the same time. 

I don't need a mirador to tell me where to look. 

This last picture is one of my absolute favorites from the trip. We were out on a pear over Lago Llanquihue and it was super windy. But once we sat down on the bench tucked behind the cover of the wall we soaked up some sun and enjoyed our pb&j's. I think this one will be going in a frame once we get home. (*Note Axel only had peanut butter or peanut butter and banana. The pb&j doesn't settle well with Germans)