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April 6th 2014
Oh, I was so ready for great trekking in Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and named the 5th most beautiful place in the world by National Geographic. I arrived in its gateway, Puerto Natales, and was charmed by the little village with its vernacular architecture and small town vibe. I spent a couple of pleasant, sunny days exploring the area and getting ready. Soon ... read more

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Tara Cloud

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I´m a one-way ticket, slow traveler, relishing the freedom of the open road and trusting serendipity to guide my journey. When I was younger, I used to travel for a year at a time. Then a few years ago, I roamed Europe and North Africa for three and a half years and liked that even better. On August 1st, 2010, I left my peaceful Mission Canyon paradise in Santa Barbara's mellow summer and emerged from a couple of planes a day and a world later in the teeming, sub-zero streets of Buenos Aires´winter. Now, with the Andes, Amazon and Galapagos between here and home, will three years be enou... full info

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7th April 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The most beautiful place in the World
Gotta disagree with National Geographic. Torres del Paine is the most beautiful place in the World. Only those who go there know the view from this lodge on Lake Peho...you captured the backdrop in this shot...the view from the front is the ultimate. What a fabulous time for you to be there...Autumn...braver than me!!! Fabulous pics as always.

7th April 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

So many most beautifuls in the world!
Clearly you, Mr. Lucky Duck, were there when it was warmer and clearer! I saw the fine view from the front of the lodge, but its photo, like so many, was cloudy and unsharable. Can hardly wait to see your shots of the real magnificence of the park!

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