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Our alarm went off at the ungodly hour of 4:30AM. We were huddled together trying to stay warm against the freezing temperatures of the night in a rented tent that wasn't quite meant for people of Dan's height. The temptation to turn off the alarm and roll over instead of heading out into the frigid pitch of pre-dawn was difficult to resist. Under these … [Read more...]
Chile Travel Articles, Photos and Panoramas
Panorama of the Week: Lake Pehoe — Torres del Paine, Chile
Have you ever been hiking and witnessed colors so surreal that you find it difficult to believe they're natural?The turquoise hue of Lake Pehoe in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile certainly falls into this category. Open up the panorama below to see for yourself. … [Read more...]
A Hot Dog Hunt in Valparaiso (Chi-Chi-Chi, Le-Le-Le)
Have you ever glommed on to a piece of information and carried it with you, even if you can’t remember its origins or vouch for its accuracy?That was me with the city of Valparaiso and hot dogs (or completos, as they are called in Chile). … [Read more...]
Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons, Many Photos
Most articles we read about Torres del Paine National Park in Chile focus on Patagonian meadows, turquoise lakes, and rose-tinted granite towers in sunrise.We’ll allow our photos to do that bit for us.Instead, we’ll take a different tack and share some of the lessons –- about yourself, your marriage (if you have one), Patagonia, expectations, life, and … [Read more...]
Unspoken Patagonia
There we were at the end of the trail in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. We had completed the “W” – 60 miles, fully laden - and were basking in the warmth of the Patagonian sun. In the process we had become proficient at assembling our tent in strong winds, cooking wondrous meals with packaged pasta, and securing our stuff from mice at night. We appreciated … [Read more...]