So where does the day start, seems quite a while ago. Thats right, I did a waking tour of the cities museums and also the municipal aquarium. The aquarium is straight from the 40’s when it was built and hasn’t…
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Well lets just start from the night before and put the rumours to rest. Yes at dinner I did have both red and white wine. Only thing is for the price on the menu I assumed it was a glass,…
Meandering in Mendoza
So I did make it to Mendoza, which is just as well, because today is a beautiful day to wander the sunday streets of Mendoza. The hostel staff thought I was insane and would be bored and should go do…
Long way to Mendoza
irstly no photos today. Its been a long day of travelling that has taken me to all sorts of places. I got up early and walked into El calafate town for the last time. Then while I was waiting for…
Sweet home, El Calafate
This morning was cold with 100% chance of rain and snow. Still the youthful brits and yanks set off on day long hikes as I ate my breakfast wondering, should I too be foolish or should I be smart and…
Walk like an Argentinean
Today I had an early bus to catch to the very frontier like town of El chalten. The town only really exists because of the nearby mountain of Fitzroy, which is apparently one of the worlds most difficult climbs. For…
Patagonia mix
Todays entry is going to be an eclectic mix of whatever I think of… Why? Well because I didn’t do anything exciting today. Mostly walking around town, eating and booking hotels. So rather than bore you with those details, i’ll…
Ice Ice baby
So before I get to the glacier story, I have to tell you about the dinner i had last night. My romantic and rather filling dinner for one. The lady at the hotel recommended a local Parilla (Argentinian grill) called…
Welcome to El Calafate, its a lovely -1 degrees outside
Before i start about todays events, i thought i’d mention another thing from the other day. I was Rick-rolled on the bus. technically you can only be rick-rolled by receiving an email, but i believe hearing the words “Never gonna…
Look a tiger, hang on it has spots
Today was a mixed day of just about everything. Firstly i got up early this morning because i had booked myself on a tour. I found out that the hostel does a free breakfast with giant apples, cereal, bread, tea,…