Lake District 10. Etappe Panguipulli - Futrono

I have breakfast together with the two Americans and give them some of my maps that I no longer need. I leave Lago Panguipulli, of course, it starts with a climb, then continues through gently rolling farmland, the traffic is limited and I make good progress. Shortly after noon I reach the turnoff to Lago Ranco, but there are still 50 km to go. The two from the States recommended this route to me, especially as it is mostly flat. Before that, I make a detour to Los Lagos, rest, and stock up on water and provisions, as I do not know what shopping opportunities will be like further along the route. The riding goes really well, although the dull, flat farmland offers little to the eye, but the alternative would be the Panamericana, which certainly has more traffic and is hardly more scenic. Early in the evening, I reach Futrono at Lago Branco. The campsites are all far outside town and after more than 100 km, I don't feel like cycling more. The two friendly ladies at the tourist information arrange for me a simple and inexpensive guesthouse in the center. Right nearby I also discover a cosy restaurant and everything is fine.