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February 9th 2007
Published: February 22nd 2007
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Southward to Patagonia, that was where I was headed. To Patagonia, the desolate, wind-swept, wide open expanses, the dusty, isolated towns, the endless sky stretching to the horizon in every direction and some of the worlds most dramatic mountain scenery - It is a place I have wanted to explore since I was very young. My exploration of Patagonia started when I arrived in the lovely town of Baril... Read Full Entry



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Keith Martin
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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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Across the Clear WaterAcross the Clear Water
Across the Clear Water
Along the El Alerzal trail.
Endless PampasEndless Pampas
Endless Pampas
Heading South on Ruta 40.
DesolationDesolation
Desolation
Heading South on Ruta 40.
Rush HourRush Hour
Rush Hour
Heading South on Ruta 40.
A ÑanduA Ñandu
A Ñandu
There were a lot of these guys on the way to the Cueva de las Manos.
To the Canyon of the Cave of the HandsTo the Canyon of the Cave of the Hands
To the Canyon of the Cave of the Hands
The cave is actually not a cave, but a canyon - There is a small cave-like feature though.
A View Across the CanyonA View Across the Canyon
A View Across the Canyon
The cave is actually not a cave, but a canyon - There is a small cave-like feature though.
Lots of HandsLots of Hands
Lots of Hands
At the Cave of the Hands.
More HandsMore Hands
More Hands
At the Cave of the Hands.
You Guessed it, Even More HandsYou Guessed it, Even More Hands
You Guessed it, Even More Hands
At the Cave of the Hands.
A Hunting Scene, Yummy GuanicosA Hunting Scene, Yummy Guanicos
A Hunting Scene, Yummy Guanicos
At the Cave of the Hands.
The Terror Stricken ArmadilloThe Terror Stricken Armadillo
The Terror Stricken Armadillo
This is before I had to rescue him from a life of torment.
My Oasis in a Parched LandMy Oasis in a Parched Land
My Oasis in a Parched Land
This is the food building at La Siberia.
La SiberiaLa Siberia
La Siberia
Looking towards the lake.
In El ChaltenIn El Chalten
In El Chalten
This is my first view of El Chalten.
Waiting for SunsetWaiting for Sunset
Waiting for Sunset
One of the many spectacular views of the mountains while I waited for the shroud to be lifted from Cerro Torre.
Cerro TorreCerro Torre
Cerro Torre
A fleeting Glimpse.
Mt. Fitz RoyMt. Fitz Roy
Mt. Fitz Roy
The view from the mirador.
Through the ForestThrough the Forest
Through the Forest
Along the trail to the base of Fitz Roy.
At Laguna de los TresAt Laguna de los Tres
At Laguna de los Tres
I know, it doesn't look cold, but it is!
A Rainbow Over Glacier MorenoA Rainbow Over Glacier Moreno
A Rainbow Over Glacier Moreno
This was the normal sight at Glacier Perito Moreno.



23rd February 2007

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Andrew John Ganner

Great Shots!
Love the pics of the Pat Xpress. Actually, I'm into trains and didn't know about this one, Thanx.
24th February 2007

Kate
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I'm Still Here
Hey Keith, I'm still hanging on, enjoying your adventures each step of the way. k
5th March 2007

Yathi
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You have quite a thing goin on dude! Keep it rollin.
20th April 2007

Phil Jenkins
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Thanks for sharing your experience!
Two friends and I drove Ruta 40 about 12 years ago. I would love to do it again!
12th January 2008

Luis Pires
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Thanks for Sharing Your Adventures
We just drove from Mendoza to Torres Del Paine, mostly along Ruta 40. We loved reading your experiences and thoughts.
29th October 2010
Nice Scenery

AgaHasanNuri
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Really mind blowing
Truly touch my heart. I comments from green country- my Bangladesh.
9th January 2012
Nice Scenery

Md. Rafikul Islam
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Very Nice
This is very nice scenery and I have very charmed to see the same I thanks to who created it as well as who capture it.
21st July 2012

anilkumar
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very nice
very nice scenery thanks for sharing
16th October 2013
On the Dock at the End of the Day

pranayasri
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nice

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