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Published: December 5th 2006
Considered a 'must see´ in all travel guides, we took a day trek to one of the few glaciers in the world that advances 7 cm per day in winter. The short day trek brought us over 80 kms outside of El Calafate (providing us an excuse to rent a car) and be wowed by the immensity of this natural wonder. We were fortunate enough not only to have nice weather and see the glacier stretch out miles before us from its source, but also witness the spectacular breaking off of gigantic pieces of the glacier in the frigid lake below. The noise was surprisingly loud - like thunder.
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Johnny
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I thought you guys went to South America to get some heat and sun - we've got ice in our backyard too you know...minus the glacier. Looks like you're having a blast - keep it coming!