Byatangajwe: 06.01.2018
Hello boys and girls π
Our journey through Patagonia started in the small village of El ChaltΓ©n. A charming village with beautiful houses and landscapes that remind me a bit of Iceland π‘π
Our first hiking tour led us to the 'Laguna de los tres'. On the way, we experienced all 4 seasons ππ first we sweated in the sun π then a strong wind π¨ came up and finally we had to tackle the steep mountain wall covered in snow and wind π¬π¨βοΈπ Yes, it wasn't easy but we were as determined as young mountain goats π§ββοΈπ Unfortunately, the mountain Fitz Roy (also known as 'the Smoking Mountain' ππ«π) didn't want to show its sunny side to us π€ After those 10 kilometers, we made our way back with Patrick, our mountain guide, and yes, we got a bit lost πΊπ€ππ We ended up in the rain, which we already had, π§π and had to crawl back the 2-days hike ππ»π 30 km and 2 blisters later ππ After a well-deserved plate of spaghetti and a glass of wine ππ·π
The next day we only hiked 20 km to the 'Loma del Pliegue Tumbado' where we had a beautiful view of the mountain 'Cerro Torre' ππ
After 2 days, we took the bus to El Calafate ππ¨ There we had to deal with the touristy side and rented a car π€¨ Yes, we are back on the tourist bus today πππ»ππ At least the problem of 'who drives' is solved ππ·
Then we went to see the 'Perito Moreno' glacier, how it crackles and groans, and icebergs fall into the water π³ It was an awe-inspiring experience that we will never forget π
Later, we went on a 4x4 bus to Torres del Paine National Park πππ Yes, the wait at the border for the stamp π§ wasn't exactly the highlight π but the park itself was very impressive and beautiful πππ
See you soon, my boys and girls π