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May 13th 2007
Published: August 7th 2007
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Hello from La Calafate, a very touristy town in Argentina a few hours from the border with Chile. The main street is full of souvenier and over priced outdoor gear shops - but the main reason people come here is for The Moreno Glacier. It's around 80km away and meant to be a real spectacle. I'm visiting it tomorrow - so there will be photos on the next blog. I´ve just arrived here from Puerto N... Read Full Entry



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Ok....I've finally stopped talking about round the world trips and am actually going to go on one! I feel a bit apprehensive but the overall feeling is one of excitement. It's going to be the adventure of a lifetime - and when I fly off on 23rd August to Delhi I'm going to have a whole year of amazing experiences to look forward to. Bring it on!!!! ... full info
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Day Six - "Is this a good idea?" Climbing up in the snow and dark for sunrise at the Torres miradorDay Six - "Is this a good idea?" Climbing up in the snow and dark for sunrise at the Torres mirador
Day Six - "Is this a good idea?" Climbing up in the snow and dark for sunrise at the Torres mirador
Day Six - Our view of The Torres through the snow at 7am!Day Six - Our view of The Torres through the snow at 7am!
Day Six - Our view of The Torres through the snow at 7am!
Day six - The hard core group photo at 7 in the morning at the MiradorDay six - The hard core group photo at 7 in the morning at the Mirador
Day six - The hard core group photo at 7 in the morning at the Mirador
So much for a nice sunrise! Me, Wayne, Mike, Jen and Katie try to see the funny side. Seth is taking the picture
Day six - at the top of the Torres mirador - the last orange dot on the route!!!Day six - at the top of the Torres mirador - the last orange dot on the route!!!
Day six - at the top of the Torres mirador - the last orange dot on the route!!!
Day six - another one of me early in the morning supping a cuppa after our climb up to the Torres miradorDay six - another one of me early in the morning supping a cuppa after our climb up to the Torres mirador
Day six - another one of me early in the morning supping a cuppa after our climb up to the Torres mirador
Day Six - Mike & I smile through the exhaustion of climbing up to The Base of Torres Day Six - Mike & I smile through the exhaustion of climbing up to The Base of Torres
Day Six - Mike & I smile through the exhaustion of climbing up to The Base of Torres
Day Six - early in the morning on the way down from the Torres mirador - great back dropDay Six - early in the morning on the way down from the Torres mirador - great back drop
Day Six - early in the morning on the way down from the Torres mirador - great back drop
Day Six - Mike clambers down the snow covered icy rocks to our camp below Day Six - Mike clambers down the snow covered icy rocks to our camp below
Day Six - Mike clambers down the snow covered icy rocks to our camp below
Can´t believe we walked up this hill in the dark!
Day Six - An emotional moment Mike & Wayne pack up their tent for the last time!Day Six - An emotional moment Mike & Wayne pack up their tent for the last time!
Day Six - An emotional moment Mike & Wayne pack up their tent for the last time!
Day Six - I grin through the pain walking back down to the Torres camp from the baseDay Six - I grin through the pain walking back down to the Torres camp from the base
Day Six - I grin through the pain walking back down to the Torres camp from the base
Day six - just keep walking guys...uphill to the Las Torres campDay six - just keep walking guys...uphill to the Las Torres camp
Day six - just keep walking guys...uphill to the Las Torres camp
Day Six - At Las Torres campsite for lunch - Wayne & I are on our last legs! Mike looks on impassively!Day Six - At Las Torres campsite for lunch - Wayne & I are on our last legs! Mike looks on impassively!
Day Six - At Las Torres campsite for lunch - Wayne & I are on our last legs! Mike looks on impassively!
Day six - Take me home, country road. Jen, me and Wayne stagger towards the finishing line at Laguna AmargaDay six - Take me home, country road. Jen, me and Wayne stagger towards the finishing line at Laguna Amarga
Day six - Take me home, country road. Jen, me and Wayne stagger towards the finishing line at Laguna Amarga
The W trek expedition party - 5th to 10th May 2007The W trek expedition party - 5th to 10th May 2007
The W trek expedition party - 5th to 10th May 2007
Back row - Clem, Max, me, Dan, Will, Mike, Clotilde ; Front row - Seth, Wayne, Brit, Jen and Katie
Day Six - Danny sums up everyones mood on the bus back to Puerto NatalesDay Six - Danny sums up everyones mood on the bus back to Puerto Natales
Day Six - Danny sums up everyones mood on the bus back to Puerto Natales
Back in the warm - Mike & I enjoy a hard earned beer after our trekBack in the warm - Mike & I enjoy a hard earned beer after our trek
Back in the warm - Mike & I enjoy a hard earned beer after our trek
The gang celebrate finishing the W trek in a pizzeria in Puero NatalesThe gang celebrate finishing the W trek in a pizzeria in Puero Natales
The gang celebrate finishing the W trek in a pizzeria in Puero Natales
"Twisted fire starter" Max & his girlfriend Clotilde enjoy a romantic chocolate pudding after the trek"Twisted fire starter" Max & his girlfriend Clotilde enjoy a romantic chocolate pudding after the trek
"Twisted fire starter" Max & his girlfriend Clotilde enjoy a romantic chocolate pudding after the trek
Clem, Max, Sandra, me and Mike grin for the camera in the pizzeria in Puerto NatalesClem, Max, Sandra, me and Mike grin for the camera in the pizzeria in Puerto Natales
Clem, Max, Sandra, me and Mike grin for the camera in the pizzeria in Puerto Natales
The "Bearded Wonders", Wayne and Danny smile with Clotilde - beer never tasted so good!The "Bearded Wonders", Wayne and Danny smile with Clotilde - beer never tasted so good!
The "Bearded Wonders", Wayne and Danny smile with Clotilde - beer never tasted so good!
Back in Puerto Natales in time for sun set!!!Back in Puerto Natales in time for sun set!!!
Back in Puerto Natales in time for sun set!!!



21st May 2007

Wayne
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We´ve broke its back.......
Hi Sean The site looks great. Hope you are well and see you in Buenos Aires! Wayne PS Give me 20 Elvis songs!
22nd May 2007

pop
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F**k ME !
sean, an amazing climb. here's me stuck in blighty with gout again , and there's you " walking the world !" i gotta be doing something wrong ! good luck to you. cricket a washout. went along yesterday and saw one over before rain ! so went home. take care , mate. all love, pop xx
22nd May 2007

Danny
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Ticks all the boxes...
does this site..... Great work mate. Fantastic pics. I have even re-routed some of my friends n family to your site as i couldn`t have described the trek in such good detail. See you Saturday for a few beers in Big Bad Buenos Aires...
23rd May 2007

Terry
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Another apperance on your blog
Hi Sean See you in Buenos Aries...have a glass of white ready please....

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