South America....first time round

South America
November 19th 2010

Published: November 19th 2010

Made it without a scratch, bussing from Santiago to Patagonia tonight. Should be a fun trip. Not looking forward to the wind or cold after the pleasant north but...... And then just a few hours before catching the bus some bastard stole the camera out of my hands. I was in plaza de Armes sitting on a bench taking snaps when a bloke came from behind, grabbed the camera and took off across the road... Read Full Entry

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Lago Something or other

Below Fitzroy looking down from the waterfall of Lago de los Tres

The long walk up to Lago de los Tres

and down. Probably a bit under an hour but it seemed more, after 7 hours walking already

Mount Fitzroy

El Chalten

After a long days walk

At last mushrooms

El Chalten area

Star of walk to Helio Azul

The blue river

Bamboo Forest, a novelty at first

on the walk to Helio Azul

Helio Azul

Inside the Refugio

The bloody cat

Helio Azul

Note the mushrooms in the stump

Another nice little Refugio

Refugio National? With home brew for sale and kayaks for the brave to hire

The final Bridge at walks end

Over the Azul River. What we didnt know was the dirt road after went on for about 2km, uphill.

Police report

Missing camera

Huemul

Torres Del Paine. I was told these are meant to be timid and uncommon, so my guess is that this one has been fed by people at one of the refugios as, after a while, it followed me. (and that would not be because I smelt good)

Del Paine

Enthusiastic Mountain Bikers

Mount Fitzroy

The sothern side of the Fitzroy walk

Fitzroy, another glacier, Glacier Grande

Camp Agostini

A penguin of sorts

El Chaten

Low key store

El Chanteñ

at last

13th December 2010

magda
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WOW those glaciers
How impressive they are. Have you identified the fungi? Are they similar to the ones in NZ? On beech trees? Keep enjoying yourself..but your Dads coast looks too big. Have you shrunk?

15th December 2010

mandy
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Photos r good Dais
Nice to see you can put some photos up Dais. Will show dad tomorrow. He says he will look at your blog. I left him step by step instructions. Sarah did her biology re-sit exam today, it was the same as 2 wks ago. Her maths is on Fri. Hoping she scrapes thru both of course. Lucy and Ike drop over our way almost daily for internet but seem to be going ok at Senang. I return Sat. Been nice here, not wet or humid like home. R u warm enough!! Snow and glaciers must be cooling. Did you buy some boots? Is there internet cafes in most places or backpackers/youth hostels? R u getting around with others or mainly by yourself? Safer with others surely. Yes the worried sis talking. So take care dais. M

16th December 2010

John Moss
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35 degrees here yesterday!!!!
Beaut coat you're wearing.!!!!!! We're getting some idea of where you are and how far apart these places are down south there. You're not going to Cape Horn are you? Take care. Dad (and Mandy)

23rd December 2010

Moose
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Yeah gr8 to see more piccy's
Told Dad to have a try by himself and he was going to with Mum and pen and paper to write down names of places. Ta Dais gr8 incentive for him to touch a computer. Sarah home again tomorrow. This time for a week and a half which will be nice. Take Care love M

24th December 2010

Ron
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Hi D
Hi D glad all is going reasonably well I hope you have a good Christmas all the best Ron

24th December 2010

Little sis
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Christmas Day
Happy Christmas Dais, we miss you & are thinking of you. I'll have 1 or 3 malibu, kaluha & champagnes for you. Thank goodness you got some mushy shots!!! Some great scenic shots too. Take Care, love ya xoxox

26th December 2010

Daniel
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Great Blog!
Loving the blog! More pics please! (I guess you need a camera for that) :(

26th December 2010

Mira
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Dais!
How fantastic is all that! Keep travelling well, enjoy every moment, go everywhere you can and everywhere you can.t! Big hug! Mira

26th December 2010

Magda
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At last
a decent looking cluster of different fungi. Have you managed to score a reference book on S A funghi yet? Might be better to leave it until just before you leave or it will be stolen anyway......I suppose travelling without a camera, phone or ipod is a lighter way to travel! Happy Christmas and New Year wherever you are....M n Jx

28th December 2010

Little sis
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great piccies
Hi Bro, Keep up the informative blogs & piccies as you're showing us some great scenery. Bad luck about the food poisoning but how did you walk with that? Glad you are meeting nice people who let you stay in their hostel! The cat looks very cute, will it fit in your rucksack?

29th December 2010

Georgie
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Love the phone booth
I'm loving the photos - the phone booth looks great, though not sure if there's much room for a quick change out of that bamboo affected clothing. This is a great way for you to keep in touch with your family, who are obviously missing you. Keep smiling. Georgie

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