(View from being on top of the bridge)
The Trekking adventure was led by well-informed tour guide Rodrigo. As the tour began, an uphill challenge was encountered as fellow students were sweating profusely attempting to keep up with the group. We crossed multiple bridges along the way, testing the balance of many as well as fear of heights. The bridges were built over fast streaming bodies of water at high peaks.
(Students crossing the first bridge of three)
As we traveled along the assigned trails, multiple stops were made by Rodrigo to explain fascinating stories about different plants this reservation conserved. A few plants that stuck out compared to others were the Litre Bush and the Monkey Puzzle Tree. The Litre Bush was a very sensitive plant that actually looks like a tree more than a bush. Legend has it the bush must be treated like a person, if it is treated poorly a person will receive a rash from the bush's oil as a punishment. People who are allergic to the bush are the ones who treat it disrespectfully. The Monkey Puzzle Tree is located in different countries like Chile, Argentina and Brazil. The Monkey Puzzle Tree we saw was actually a tree originated from Brazil with leaves adapted for the rain forest to adjust to strong rainstorms. Chilean Monkey Puzzle Trees are different in that they adapt to living on slanted Chilean Mountains.
(Rodrigo explaining the Monkey Puzzle Tree)
When traveling along thin, dusty rocky trails unintended unfortunate incidents are bound to occur. Fellow student Richard Davis slipped on a rock while trekking on the thin overcrowded trail. Luckily he was not injured as he caught himself before he could fall. On the other hand, Nolan Parent could not stop an injury from occurring as he was unexpectedly stung by a bee. The bee sting did no effect Nolan as he carried on Trekking like nothing had even happened. Overall, Trekking was a great way to end such an amazing trip!
(A crowded, thin trail)
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