This view of Villarrica is from Caburgua near a landmark called "el Cristo," where there is a lifesized crucifix. This is a place of religious and secular gatherings.
Professor Mättig educated his students about the need for reforestation. He helped them build a nursery and plant pine tree seeds. When the seedings were a year old, they transplanted them to their parents' farmland.
When Lorenzo was urgently recalled to the United States, Werner Bratz gave him a ride. Neighbors made an impromtu arch of colihue wrapped with copihue flowers.
The Luengo family enjoying a picnic on the beach of Lake Caburgua. From left to right is friend, Pedro Vergara, Luengo grandson Tato, Sra. Zoila, her daughter Hilda, niece Teresa, granddaughter Pati, and Don Segundo.