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Day to Day

From preparing in camp to fishing, there is plenty of scenery and fun in the Futaleufu valley. Although there are only two photos of the Rio Espolon, it was the most relaxed day of the week. Due to the intensity of activities on water, only compact cameras in waterproof case or dry bags were allowed. Our action packed days were captured by John, a videographer, and the highlights were recapped with a production quality DVD at the end of each day right before dinner.
Piero gives his speech on the plan of the day at breakfast.
Piero gives his speech on the plan of the day at breakfast.		 Safety talk on rafting
Safety talk on rafting		 Our Bridge to Bridge run starts at this point.
Our Bridge to Bridge run starts at this point.		 The bridge over Rio Futaleufu has a weight limit of 1100lbs: so the passengers follow the truck to cross to the other side
The bridge over Rio Futaleufu has a weight limit of 1100lbs: so the passengers follow the truck to cross to the other side
A typical lunch on the river
A typical lunch on the river		 At the base of the road bridge. Before the next leg of run, chit-chat and prep
At the base of the road bridge. Before the next leg of run, chit-chat and prep		 Donning the gear - sleeveless wet suit, splash jacket, vest and helmet.
Donning the gear - sleeveless wet suit, splash jacket, vest and helmet.		 Yeah! - bidding goodbye to the rest of my crew when I opted off the afternoon run.
"Yeah!" - bidding goodbye to the rest of my crew when I opted off the afternoon run.
Cat guides Kyle (left) and Brian are doing their final check.
Cat guides Kyle (left) and Brian are doing their final check.		 Off they go on Rio Futaleufu, from below the road bridge
Off they go on Rio Futaleufu, from below the road bridge		 Sam (left), Norwood and Jorge in kayaks
Sam (left), Norwood and Jorge in kayaks		 After the rapids, the Rio Fu becomes calm on its way to Lago Yelcho -here is where I wait for the rest of my team
After the rapids, the Rio Fu becomes calm on its way to Lago Yelcho -here is where I wait for the rest of my team
Jaime and Barbara in the shade, waiting for the arrival of their dry clothes.
Jaime and Barbara in the shade, waiting for the arrival of their dry clothes.		 My team arrives safely after a heroic, eventful run.
My team arrives safely after a heroic, eventful run.		 The kayak clinic for those wanting to try something different.
The kayak clinic for those wanting to try something different.		 Many of us want to try fishing instead.
Many of us want to try fishing instead.
Trees burned in wild fires.
Trees burned in wild fires.		 The cliff looks almost like wood.
The cliff looks almost like wood.		 A shy baby horse is hiding behind his mother.
A shy baby horse is hiding behind his mother.		 Ursula keeps her locks shiny and curly no matter what the activity of the day is.
Ursula keeps her locks shiny and curly no matter what the activity of the day is.
The fish never falls a prey to Alan's lure.
The fish never falls a prey to Alan's lure.		 Relaxing moments - Piero (before he was pushed into the river by the usually innocent photographer), Phil and Norwood
Relaxing moments - Piero (before he was pushed into the river by the usually innocent photographer), Phil and Norwood		 Brian shares a Pisco with Cara.
Brian shares a Pisco with Cara.		 Pete, Cindy and Barbara appear suspended on the gorgeous water of the Fu
Pete, Cindy and Barbara appear suspended on the gorgeous water of the Fu
Mary's collection of fish lures
Mary's collection of fish lures		 Freshest sushi: Piero shows his first catch.
Freshest sushi: Piero shows his first catch.		 Mine is bigger - Norwood shows off his catch and body.
Mine is bigger - Norwood shows off his catch and body.		 Fishing the lower Fu -- the only occasion I can bring my camera on the river
Fishing the lower Fu -- the only occasion I can bring my camera on the river
Preparing for for the Rio Azul run on ducky
Preparing for for the Rio Azul run on ducky		 Swaying bridge over Rio Espolon - a day for duckies (or inflatable kayaks)
Swaying bridge over Rio Espolon - a day for duckies (or inflatable kayaks)		 Same bridge(?) over the Rio Espolon, following the eruption of Volcan Chaiten in May 2008
Same bridge(?) over the Rio Espolon, following the eruption of Volcan Chaiten in May 2008		 Means to get down the stream on the Rio Espolon
Means to get down the stream on the Rio Espolon

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