El Calafate, Argentina
[Written by Elizabeth Leonardis for our old blog, So Civilized]
View of Parque Torres Del Paine
Alex & I have safely crossed the Drake Passage for the second time. We arrived in Punta Arenas, Chile (where the ship typically docks) on Friday. We quickly packed science samples and then took off the following day for the beginning of our Patagonia journey. First stop Puerto Natales, Chile for a quick overnight and then on to Argentina. The photo above is a view of Torres Del Paine (the famous park in Patagonia) on our way from Chile to El Calafate, Argentina. We are headed to the lesser known and traveled Parque De Los Glaciares for some climbing and mountaineering. That is if the weather allows. So far we have had beautiful weather while traveling north.
In front of Hostel Calafate
We were pleased to find Argentina quite to our liking thus far. El Calafate is a beautiful little mountain town with excellent infrastructure that far surpasses anything we have found in any other South American country. Our decision to spend out time in Argentina seems like a good choice.
Random street El Calafate
As time and internet access permits, we will post more from the end of our Antarctic voyage. Including some photos of Deception Island where we stopped on our way back from Palmer Station.
Welcome back to …what…civilization??the mainland?? Whatever, I would love to hear your impressions on being back. From the photos it looks like you could be anyplace in the States right now. That was surprising to me and not what I expected. Enjoy the fall; it doesn’t look like you will get a spring this year. I hope I get a chance to see you when you are home in August if you come to Santa Rosa.
Safe travels,
Robin Brown
So hard to think we won’t be getting that vicarious thrill of viewing those goofy yet adorable penguins. Enjoy the rest of your adventure. Looking forward to seeing you this summer.
Lots of Love,
mom