Torres Del Paine

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Torres Del Paine is one of the world's greatest national parks. It has been emptied of all economic activity with the exception of tourists but there are no shops, restaurants or other material attractions. Just the occasional discrete hotel which blends in with the surroundings.

We spent a day visiting lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers,and mountains by the unpaved roads that run throughout the park. The park is dominated by the granite Paine massif and the wonderful views of its towers and horns and these can be seen throughout.

The highlight of the day was the cruise on Lago Grey where we sailed to the magnificent glaciers at its northern most part.We sailed amongst the floating icebergs before arriving at the face of the 40 metre high glacier. Our boat was almost upon the face of the glacier and it was a sight to behold. To add to the atsmosphere we were treated to a whisky cooled by the ice from the icebergs.

The trip to the face of the glaciers was an experience never to be forgotten and hopefully I have captured this on my photographs.

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Comments

[Duncan and India Birch]

Amazing Photos !
Look amazing Dad, heres a little message from India - it looks cold there but i bet you had a fantastic time ps.when are you back i think you may get a cold

[Emma]

Wow!
Hi John - it certainly looks like you're having a fantastic time! What amazing scenery. So glad you got to the Torres del Paine - I didn't get that far south (20 years ago!) as it was still too wintery. Will have to try and make it again one day, before the glaciers melt. Looking forward to the next instalment. Love Emma xx