Lazy sunny Sunday afternoon reminiscing a bygone Journey. If one were fortunate to find themselves en route to the breathtaking Vina Vik property in Chile, you might be awed by these typical afternoon scenes in this gorgeous countryside.In Argentina and Uruguay, I am always on the lookout for the iconic lone wandering Gaucho; romantic notions of these historic characters keep me alert. In Chile, these folkloric characters are known as Huaso’s and I wasn’t disappointed in my search.

Huaso herding his cows

The rolling landscape has many of these fine old wooden bridges leading to paths unknown.

The narrow country roads that lead to Vina Vik yielded much to enjoy. One passes roadside shrines and ancient watermills, one imagines these locals enjoy a tranquil unfettered lifestyle.

Fall is on the cusp here and I arrived a week early for grape harvest. Yellowing leaves and grape vines heavy with fruit were ready for plucking. Strong afternoon gusty winds temper the heat. Vina Vik is plopped center amid rolling hills of vines and swaying plane trees rustle in the distance, really the only sound to be heard. A Perfect Place for a Sunday Afternoon

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