so who knew that there were more varieties of avocado than hass? …apparently everyone else. today i tried a negra de la cruz, which is very good: a bit sweeter, wetter and more fibrous than the hass.

writing from the chilean national park ‘pan de azucar’. unfortunately, the (supposedly rare) wind has continued and it’s a bit breezy here by the shore. it is still very nice, though. the water is clear and cold. the shore is littered with small rocks and seashells. although i can’t see them, a nearby island houses many penguins. the rocky shore is beautiful and inspires the imagination in much the same way that clouds can on a nice summer day. the park is almost completely deserted now, but i bet it’s packed in the summertime…and maybe on weekends too (it’s sunday night here).

they have small shelters on the beach for camping ($7) as well as nice little cabins ($20, with small kitchens, bathrooms, living room, etc.). the construction is pretty interesting. the roofs are made of wood and dried reeds (or a type of leaf?). the walls are made of wood (structure), straw (insulation) and dried mud (exterior). alas, no internet.