Patagonia Sur to Melimoyu

Up for a nice breakfast of omelets, orange juice, toast, fruit, etc.  We were told that we would probably have a window to fly around 11A so we took some last minute pictures, checked our email, packed and was off in the helicopter to the coast which is Melimoyu. After a quick flight (approx 1 hour) we arrived at our cozy Casa Bahía which sits at the edge of the remote Patagonian coastline,
where dramatic fjords and Mt. Melimoyu dominate the landscape, and the marine life is unparalleled. 

We had so much fun in the helicopter and flew low so we could see the scenery.

 



"Casa Bahía" was built by the Machuca family, the first homesteaders in Melimoyu. Newly renovated, it now features six elegant guest rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The house is also complimented by a wood-fired hot tub with views of the Melimoyu Bay.



We took a really beautiful hike when we arrived.

We were served a delicious lunch when we came back. Everything was homemade from soups to deserts.

  

Since the days are so long at this time-- not getting dark until around 10:30P we were able to still take another hike and then do some kayaking which was really a lot of fun.  It was cold but we were layered enough that it didn't bother us.  It was beautiful on the river-- so quiet and serene!

There is so many activities to do in the Patagonia Sur Reserves.  Everything from kayaking, fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and nature walks, sea safaris, bird watching, community outreach, rafting and river float trips, and helicopter tours. All of this is operated by the bilingual Expedition Team.  The team includes highly experienced world class eco-guides as well as locals who bring insiders knowledge and the true essence of the place to every trip.  It really was nice to experience both properties and meet the team both places. They all are so kind and by the end of the stay you want to take them home with you.

  

We went back for dinner where they had been barbequing a lamb for most of the day in an outdoor barbeque.  

Dinner was great as always. The lamb was perfect.  Since we were all in the same house we had a really fun time sitting around talking.  It is a perfect place for a large family or friends. Exhausted we went to bed around midnight.