It seems that Concepción is going through the change of the seasons, meaning that as we head into Springtime the weather is getting warmer and we are seeing more and more clear blue skies! This makes one very happy Karina!

So what better idea than to head to the beach?! In Concepción we are blessed to be only thirty minutes away from a beach, and we have a selection to choose from.

With three friends I headed to Ramuntcho, a beautiful little cove surrounded by woods. It's situated on the Pacific Coast, which means that the water is clear and blue, but very very cold! Needless to say I didn't bathe in those waters. I didn't even dare dip a toe in! I think I will save that experience for when we are in Summertime, when the air temperature will hopefully be slightly more agreeable after plunging into the icy blue depths of the Pacific.

Apparently this beach is a hotspot in the summer months as people go to camp over night and sit round a bonfire soaking up the scenery. I can't wait to give that a go. I can tell it will be magical!

After lazing on the beach and doing cartwheels we headed off on the hour-long trek to the neighbouring beach of Lenga. It's a windy trail that leads you up and down along the coastline, with some spectacular views along the way. To give a gauge of just how beautiful it is, there was even a film crew using it as their location for their latest movie. Half way through we came across a part with a log bridge, and I just couldn't resist re-enacting the scene in Dirty Dancing when they dance to "Hey Baby" on the log. Sad but fun!

On arrival in Lenga, we went in search of Empanadas de Marisco as they are supposed to be the tastiest around. We bought a mixture of mussel and cheese filled ones at a cost £5 for a dozen. We sat and ate them on the sea wall, listening to the waves and watching the seagulls swooping to and fro. It was at that point that I decided Empanadas de Marisco are the equivalent of our fish and chip supper by the sea. They are almost as yummy too, and definitely equally naughty for the waistline!