Nya ZeelandTautauroa Creek36°58’44” S 174°47’12” E
11–12 nov. 2024, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A night at Jetpark Hotel Auckland to split the flight to Santiago. Tracey struggling to find gluten free food, and also suffering from a virus she came down with as we left Australia.
ChilePlaza de la Constitución33°26’24” S 70°39’13” W
12–14 nov. 2024, Chile ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We had booked a lift from the airport through Booking.com. The driver didn't turn up, so after about an hour waiting and contacting b.c, during which time we had to fend off all sorts of people tryingLäs mer
Matthew EslerThat sounds like quite an intense level of criminal activity. Good that you were on the ball.
Arabian NightsNot sure why i’m called Arabian Nights (aka Pam - in case u r wondering …)
ChileRío Natales51°43’40” S 72°29’59” W
14–15 nov. 2024, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After meeting Peter & Anita at Santiago airport, we took an early flight to PN. RIchie was there to meet us & take us to our accommodation. Pat, Tim, Jess & I shared a dome tent, while Peter & AnitaLäs mer
ChileTorres del Paine50°56’36” S 72°57’0” W
15 november 2024, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
WELCOME CTR - TORRES DEL PAINE, return
We were bussed to Torres Del Paine NP, but we didn't start the trek until 9.40am. At the Chilean Refuge (6/10 of the way up) and recovering from jetlag andLäs mer
ChileEstancia Pudeto51°1’36” S 73°1’34” W
16 november 2024, Chile ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
We had a good night's rest in Richie's "rustic" cabins, which included splitting our own wood for the stove which heated the water & making scrambled eggs for breakfast (Thanks Tim). It was anLäs mer
ChileTorres del Paine51°0’30” S 73°3’11” W
17 november 2024, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Last night, we slept in Rooftop tents. Wow! Won't forget that experience in a hurry. Camp Francis is built on such a steep slope that they have used these tents on stilts to accommodate guests.Läs mer
ChileTorres del Paine51°0’8” S 73°10’57” W
18 november 2024, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
ResenärThis requires a bit of a long answer. The short answer is they have Refugios scattered along the walk. Accomm. can be in tents, dormitories, double rooms, Rooftop tents or tour own tent if you want to carry it. But there is an easy way and a hard way to do the w trek, based on the Refugios you book.
ChileTorres del Paine51°4’26” S 73°5’34” W
19 november 2024, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
REFUGIO GRAY - REFUGIO PAINE GRANDE -Boat & bus to PN
Today we hiked the 11km back to Paine Grande to catch the ferry and bus back to Puerto Natales. An easier walk today, with the climb up the almostLäs mer
ArgentinaEl Calafate50°20’19” S 72°16’11” W
20–23 nov. 2024, Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After a very late night we had a bus to catch at 7:30. The water didn't work till I messaged Ricci at 6am, then it went off again fifteen minutes later.
The six hour bus trip to El Calafate inLäs mer
ArgentinaPerito Moreno Glacier50°27’51” S 73°2’28” W
22 november 2024, Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We booked a trip to the glacier with PatagoniaChic. About and hour bus trip out there with interesting commentary from our guide, then plenty of time to walk the "balconies", and a boat trip acrossLäs mer
Matthew EslerGah, that's bad luck about the virus. Hopefully not from us! #MelbourneHouseofPlague