German expatriates settled here 150 yrs ago - check out those electrical lines!!

Closer look at tangled conglomeration of lines in neat (!), busy little town

Musical ornament on shoreline of Puerto Varas, 12 mi. north

Frigid Lake Llanquihue across from Osorno Volcano

Musical group plays on resort street when we explored beautiful little town

Nice-looking casino faces one of largest lakes in S.A.

Popular theater on the lake which faces snowcapped volcanoes

Chilean youngster hops on giant checkerboard on shoreline

Entrance to handicraft market where earthquakes (9.5) have occurred (1960)

German immigrants colonial museum in Chile's Black Forest, town of Frutilla

Town is important center for salmon fishing and tourism

Typical kitchen in home of a German settler

Grist mill is in center of settlement with yellow floral bushes in front

View of water trough from above water wheel

Blacksmith is demonstrating his craft

Beautiful floral gardens adorn the reconstructured settlement

A typical German home in "city of roses"

Adorable dolls outside a local restaurant