From the Jungle to the Andes

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January 23rd 2007

Published: February 7th 2007

When I left Puerto Iguazu it was raining and the storm continued incessantly for the whole journey to San Ignacio, four hours to the south. The bus dropped me off on the rain-soaked curb in front of the town's main church and I quickly set about getting myself and my gear under the shelter of my small poncho. I walked up to some people who were watching the rain from the safety of the awning of ... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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The Valley of the Rio Horcones

We walked through some spectacular mountain scenery on the way to Confluencia.

A View from Camp

This was one of the best looking peaks around Confluencia.

Morning in the Andes

This is the view I was greeted with when I left my tent at Confluencia on my first morning there.

Aconcagua

This is the south face of Aconcagua as seen from my highest point. The jagged brown area at its base is a large glacier.

The Long Walk Back

Though I was not feeling great, I managed to hike back down to Confluencia with no problems.

In the Andes

Another photo of the walk back from Confluencia.

Almost There

Another photo of the walk back from Confluencia.

Ducks and the Big Mountain

A parting shot of Aconcagua.

Punta del Inca

These are the ruins of what must have been an amazing spa that was destroyed in a flood. Now the mineral water is slowly reclaiming the buildings.

The Road to Mendoza

The winding road between Mendoza and Punta del Inca is one of the most scenic I have been on.

What is a Driver to Do?

I don't think they knew, but our van driver just drove as did everyone else.

8th February 2007

jenica
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fabuloso
excellent photos and stories. it makes me want to leave the university library here in Kelowna,BC, Canada and run away to San Ignacio or peddal to the patagonia. thanks for sharing your photos and stories!

9th February 2007

Brother Bear
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Oh yeah?
Mountains, ruins, architecture, fine food... meh! I bet YOU don't get to sit in traffic for 2 hours each day on the way to work in a cubicle, do you? Seriously... you don't know what you are missing. Cold, grey skies, bad drivers, no discernable culture... admit it... you MISS Atlanta! Later Bro!

9th February 2007

Suzanne
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Get a book published
Keith: You need to get a book published. Great pictures and great writing. Then you can finance your trips!! Suzanne

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