South America....first time round


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South America
November 19th 2010
Published: November 19th 2010
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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 JakobLago Jakob
Lago Jakob

Refugio Jakob
Final climb to the ridge above JakobFinal climb to the ridge above Jakob
Final climb to the ridge above Jakob

Irek leads the way on snow
decending from the pass above Lago Freydecending from the pass above Lago Frey
decending from the pass above Lago Frey

Dusty and Rocky......on the decent
Another passAnother pass
Another pass

but the valleys look great
CondorCondor
Condor

Hoping for a feed
Fantastic viewsFantastic views
Fantastic views

From the ridge above Cathedral
Helio AzulHelio Azul
Helio Azul

when its not snowing
Above Helio AzulAbove Helio Azul
Above Helio Azul

Just a little further to view the ice lake and glacier, but the rain and snow kept on coming and....
yes getting desperateyes getting desperate
yes getting desperate

LBM Helio Azul
roadside shrineroadside shrine
roadside shrine

all over the highway
You work it outYou work it out
You work it out

Bus stop for lunch in the middle of nowhere
Bus stopBus stop
Bus stop

Lacking excitement
sunset Mt Fitzroysunset Mt Fitzroy
sunset Mt Fitzroy

over Lago Costa?
Love the treesLove the trees
Love the trees

Heading up Fitzroy
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P NatalasP Natalas
P Natalas

nightlife



13th December 2010

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

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

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

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

Hi D
Hi D glad all is going reasonably well I hope you have a good Christmas all the best Ron
24th December 2010

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

Great Blog!
Loving the blog! More pics please! (I guess you need a camera for that) :(
26th December 2010

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
yes small and brown, with white stalks

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

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

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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