El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier We decided on flying to El Calafate in Patagonia since the bus journey is over 30 hours one way, a flight was only 3. El Calafate has a ski resort feel to it - minus the snow - lots of chalet type houses, cafes and chocolate shops. Our hostel over looked the town, lake and beautiful snow capped peaks in the background. More importantly it had under floor heating! We spent a day wandering around the town and visiting the natural bird reserve in search of a flamingo. Unfortunately it was not to be and instead of seeing one we introduced two dogs to the sanctuary (after they followed us from the hostel all the way there), so there may be little of any other bird life left! The main
... read more