Wow, this is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Mind blowing scenery, but sadly all the weather to go along with it. After a busy night running around Puerta Natales getting organised, we embarked on the "W" Trail. Cleverly, the shape of the route looks like the letter "W", hence the name. The main sights of the park can be seen from the route including the Torres del Paine Mountains, Lago Grey(Lake Grey), Lago Nordenskjold, and the amazing Cuernos Mountains. The whole trek can be done by staying in either hotels, refugios, or campgrounds, and takes roughly 5 days to complete. We has intended to stay at the refugios, but kind of got swept up with the challenge of it all, so hired a tent. Day 1 was a four hour hike
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