Para
continuar, después de un desayuno delicioso al hostal, contratamos un guía para
un tour del Parque Nacional de Chiloé. Primero, Pablo, el guía, nos mostró el
pueblo de Chonchi donde hay una de las 180 iglesias viejas en la isla. La
historia asociada con estas iglesias inmensas es interesante porque es una isla
con una población chica. Durante la colonización española, unos misioneros
fueron a la Isla para ensenar la fe católica, como en todas partes de su imperio.
Los misioneros estarían en una ciudad solamente un día cada año así que mucha
gente viajaría con ellos a ciudades vecinas para oír los sermones. Por eso, las
iglesias en cada pueblo tenían que estar tan grande para acomodar mucha gente.
What happy colors!
Los
ciudadanos recibieron instrucciones desde Europa con respecto a la diseña de
cada iglesia. Pero, la gente de Chiloé tenía que trabajar bajo unas restricciones.
Primero, solamente tenía madera. Segundo, solamente sabia como construir
barcos. Estas son las razones que explican la construcción única de las
iglesias de Chiloé.
Notice how the roof is constructed like a boat. Everything you see is wood.
Este pueblo
era complemente tranquilo. Pablo dijo que este era la hora punta…no había nadie.
Después de
Chonchi, fuimos a otro pueblo para ver un lago precioso y un cementerio.
¡Ahora, al
Parque Nacional! El parque es ubicado en la costa oeste de la isla. Teníamos
mucha suerte con el tiempo porque por lo general, llueve mucho en el sur.
Tomamos un sendero a través de la selva hasta la playa.
See the three small islands to the right? In Chiloe it is believed that when you die, your soul goes here and takes a boat to the afterlife.
Después, estábamos
muy listos para almorzar. Como dije antes, la comida acá es pescado y mariscos.
Encontramos a una casa donde unas mujeres estaban preparando empanadas fritas
de mariscos y queso. Mmm, deliciosos. Ahora termina nuestro tour.
Fighting people off to take the picture. Just kidding, there was no one in Chonchi.
To continue, after a delicious breakfast at the hostel, we
hired a guide for a tour of the Chiloé National Park. First, Pablo, the guide,
took us to the town of Chonchi where there is one of about 180 old churches on
the island. The history associated with these huge churches is interesting
because the island has a small population. During the Spanish colonization,
some missionaries went to the island to teach the catholic faith, like in all
parts of the empire. The missionaries were in a city only one day a year so
many people would travel with them to neighboring cities to hear the sermons.
Because of this, the churches in each town had to be large enough to accommodate
many people.
They painted the wood so it looked like marble
The citizens received instructions from Europe about each
church’s design. But, the people of Chiloe had to work under some restrictions.
First, they only had wood. Second, the only knew how to make ships. These are
the reasons that explain the unique construction of Chiloe’s churches. This town was completely peaceful. Pablo said it was rush
hour...there wasn’t anybody there.
Typical house in Chonchi
After Chonchi, we went to another town to see a gorgeous
lake and a cemetery. To go to a lake this beautiful in another country, it’s
likely that you’d have to pay a bunch of money and it would be filled with
people. We didn’t see anyone! I think that in a few years, more people will
realize that this is a beautiful island and it won’t be as peaceful as it is
now. But, at the same time, I think more people should visit an island so
beautiful and unique.
Then we walked to the cemetery. Wow, the Chilotes know how
to respect their family. The pictures do it justice.
"So, I will be expecting this Samanth" - Mom
Inside one of the 'houses'
Now, to the National Park! The park is located on the west coast of the island. We were really lucky with the weather because in general, it rains a lot in the south. We took a trail through the forest until the beach.
After, we were very ready for lunch. Like I said before, the
food here is fish and shellfish. We found a small house where some women were
preparing fried shellfish and cheese empanadas. Mmm, delicious. So ends our
tour.
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