After going to Torres del Paine in Chile, coming across to the Argentinian side of Patagonia just didn't seem as spectacular. It just didn't seem quite as picturesque as what we had already seen. For one, it was foggy for a lot of the time we were there. I guess after having already spent 5 full days being immersed in it in Torres del Paine, the wow-factor had worn off a bit. Having said that, it was still quite amazing. Maybe if we had gone there first and spent more time hiking, I would have appreciated it more.
- first stop was El Chalten
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Welcome
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Border Defender
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Power - one of the few services avaliable
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Lupins
- some of the scenes while hiking El Chalten
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Harshness of Mother Nature
Harshness of Human Nature
(Sign Reads: "Monument to a careless trekker. This was caused by a cigarette butt.")
- after the disappointment of Torres del Paine, Mount Fitz Roy showed itself from behind the clouds
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Laguna de los Tres
- before we knew it, El Chalten lived up to its name and the fog set in again
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Laguna Torre
- heading back to El Calafate, there were some amazing cloud formations and couldn't resist taking a few snaps through the bus window
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Toilet Roll
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Vc
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Dragon
- after returning to El Calafate, we experienced the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier
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Icebergs fresh from the galcier
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Crampons & Ice Axes
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On the Ice
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Freshest Coolest Water
Lena
24 April, 2010 14:56
Once again - incredible photos! Thanks for sharing Chris. You've convinced me to put South America on my list of "to see"!