The Los Quenes Step Bridge

Adam

Shortly after arriving in the small town of Los Quenes, we, as a group, decided that we would go take a swim down by the Rio Teno. After unpacking we all put on our lifejackets and helmets and began our walk through the town of Los Quenes on the way to the river. This was the first time that we got the change to walk through the small, happy town of Los Quenes, so we were guaranteed to see many new different things.

The first eye-catching thing that we saw was an old, rickety bridge that stretched across a river. This bridge was about 40 feet above the river, and was only hanging by two thick metal cables. As you walked across the creaking boards of the bridge, you would notice that the bridge slowly swayed back and forth. IT was a little delicate looking at first but once you were on it, it was obvious that it was strong and was not going to fall. This bridge was very important ot the people of Los Quenes because it was the only way of crossing the river that it covered. We made sure to respect the towns people by treating their bridge with care, and making sure that it stayed in perfect condition.