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Day 59 – Ruta 40 back to El Calafate

Posted on March 3, 2013 by fleesee

Goodbye El Chalten it’s being spectacular. Bus back to El Calafate via a brief stop at a historic ranch house now cafe famous for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid. Ready for our next journey further up the map.

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Day 58 – Lazy day at El Chalten

Posted on March 2, 2013 by fleesee

Recovering from our 9 hour trek to the Cerro Fitz Roy, Nobbies chill out in our hostel in El Chalten. Later a much deserved dinner & drinks catching up with fellow trekkers. Ben finally gets to see his name in … Continue reading →

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Day 57 – Wow of all wow’s at Cerro Fitz Roy

Posted on March 1, 2013 by fleesee

This was our reward after a 4.5 hour trek with the last hour being a tough steep vertical climb of 800 metres above the tree line over boulders and rocks. This view of Cerro Fitz Roy and Laguna De Los … Continue reading →

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Day 56 – Chilling at Glacier Viedma

Posted on February 28, 2013 by fleesee

Giving our legs a rest by taking a cruise out to see Glacier Viedma (Argentinas largest in sq meters) and clusters of striking blue icebergs. It’s a 3 colour day.

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Day 55 – Trek to Laguna Torre

Posted on February 27, 2013 by fleesee

A day trek to Laguna Torre, El Chalten. Easier 8 hour return to a glacial lagoon. Got lucky again with the skies clearing at the end of the afternoon to witness spectacular views of Cerro Torre standing 3102m. The trail … Continue reading →

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Day 54 – Hanging out in El Chalten

Posted on February 26, 2013 by fleesee

Quirky small town of El Chalten at the base of the Fitzroy mountain and Andes is our base for 5 days for more trekking. Nobbies are taking a hike.

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Day 50-53 – Puerito Moreno Glacier

Posted on February 23, 2013 by fleesee

Leave Chile and cross into Argentina. Still in Patagonia we base ourselves in El Calafate for 3 days and on day 53 we visit Perito Moreno Glacier, 250 sq km, 5km wide, 30km long & 60m high! As it is … Continue reading →

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Day 49 – Last day at Torres Del Paine

Posted on February 22, 2013 by fleesee

Day 5 and our last day at Torres del Paine. No wow day today but time to pack up tent and backpacks. We catch the catamaran to link to a 2 hour bus trip back to Peurto Natales for a … Continue reading →

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Day 48 – Trek day 4 – Grey Glacier

Posted on February 21, 2013 by fleesee

Day 4 of our Torres del Paine trek. 22km return trip to Glacier Grey. Blessed with more amazing weather and the sun setting late in the evening this far south, we took our time and sat mesmerised by the views … Continue reading →

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Day 47 – Trek day 3 – French Valley

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fleesee

Day 3 of our Torres Del Paine trek, the French Valley. The perfect day (with no wind) to trek this stunning V-valley of hanging glaciers, waterfalls and snow capped peaked mountains. Long day of 20km return and a steep 1 … Continue reading →

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