Almost there

Day 14

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January 31st 2011
At the park there are a number of overnight hikes, the main ones that hikers do last between 5 and 7 days. Neither Anna nor I felt like undertaking these types of hikes, especially carrying as much useless stuff as we were carrying. Nor did our holiday itinerary allow for such an extended stay at the park. Before we had left for this holiday I was determined to pack light. After all if you’re g ... read more

South America » Chile » Magallanes » Torres del Paine

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more