On New Years eve, I climbed Volcan Villarica with a tour group. It was beautiful, especially after having spent so much time in the desert.
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A shot from the center of Villarica's plaza de armas
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Volcan Villarica, from the far side of the lake
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This time with more light
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One of the many scenic views to be had while climbing the volcano
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Another view of the lakes district
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More lakes. You should also be able to see lava flows in many of these pictures
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more lakes
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Volcanic gasses from the creater were visable over the snow, as we got closer to the top
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smoke and snow 2
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The ants go marching 1 by 1.. I didn't expect to have the summit to myself
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Me,on the volcano
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Lava flows.
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Snow and rock. Black and white.
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Guess I liked this view
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Our group nears the top
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After all the time in the desert, I loved green!
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almost there
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The big hole at the top
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The crater
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ç
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The top had a really nice view
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Looking back toward the lake, and the towns of Villarica and Pucon
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more lake district
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lake district
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volcanos
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cool rock
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crater
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view from top
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crater
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fumarole in snow
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crater
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me on top
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another one of me
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Back down at the beach
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Looking at the volcano
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