South American Donkeys

We crossed these fellas heading up the trail to begin a climbing expedition to summit Fitz Roy, they carried all the gear in on the backs of the alpacas. Sandra got notions that they could also carry her pack in future trips, we will have to see about that....

Fitz Roy trek

February 24th 2015
Having enjoyed a few beers and rested our tired legs and feet we made our way back into Argentina and up to El Chalten, the self proclaimed trekking capital of the world in southern Patagonia. Patagonia is largely untouched and barely inhabited, some call it the last refuge left on earth, home to wildlife and dazzling scenery with vast horizons. It is a land of contrasts, the arid plateau, the lu ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Chaltén

Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more

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