Back in the comfort of home after a rejuvenating 2-day #camping trip.
Sadly, the main #hiking trails at the state park were closed due to recent rains, but a nearby town forest made up with its well designed and marked multi-use trails.
We hiked the entire trails, which was just 7kms but offered great nature. Also, you can see from the map why we were so turned around in the forest that we'd no clue where we were after just minutes inside.
Back at the state park, a 3km evening hike on a trail that was right behind our campsite. Brilliant lake views (hard to capture in pictures) and as always, excellent wildlife.
Picture 3: Erased something from the picture for privacy.
Picture 4: The picture doesn't capture it, but the vultures are huge IRL. And I bungled the chance to get a closeup of one of the vultures that was pretty close to me. 🥺
Today, on International Earth Day, I bring you a photo of my favorite Chilean plant. Puya alpestris or chagual, this beautiful plant is slow growing, and can take many years to flower, between 2 and 5 years. Human action has caused the population of these plants to decrease, which is affecting species such as the largest butterfly in Chile, which is now in danger of extinction. You never know how the disappearance of one species could doom another. #Earthday#naturephotohraphy#chile#plants#wildflowers#endemic#nature#takecareofthe planet