Quincho

Thought I'd give you a few more pictures of the NOLS base here in Patagonia.  Nols has operated in Patagonia since roughly 1990, and it purchased this property just after that... But the property has had many improvements since then, including all the buildings.  The base is just about 11 km south of Coyhaique, the nearest town.

This is the "Quincho"... A traditional style Patagonia building.  Here all the meals are prepared for students and staff while they are at the Campo.  That is my reflection in the glass.

This is inside the Quincho.  You can see the wood cook stove where there is always hot water for  hot drinks ready to go.

And one more angle of the Quincho with the hillside behind it.  the Quincho was the first building built on the NOLS property, and it has expanded and been improved over the years.  It's a cozy place with a fire going and 25 people or more packed in there!