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Travel Blogs from El Chalten
El Chalten, Argentina
We took a 3 hour bus ride to El Chalten from El Calafate. The ride was beautiful. On the way, our bus driver stopped at a small cafe in the middle of nowhere where we had arguably the best apple pie ever. When we arrived in El Chalten, we didn't have accommodations booked so we walked around looking for a place to stay. We finally ended up staying …
Los Glaciares National Park
... Whilst not the highest peaks by a long margin, the angle of the rock makes these some of most technically challenging climbs in the world.
Our first sighting of Mt Fitzroy was spectacular and we took far to many photos. Don't worry we have only included a couple on this entry. We drove to the edge of the park to a beautiful lake (Lago Desierto) and sat on the shore with our coffee, to admire the view.
The next day I left Lesley relaxing in ...
Cerro Torre
... the bus to El Calafate at 6pm.
On arriving back at our hotel- Los Nires - we had some time to kill so made our way to the La Chocleteria opposite the hotel.This was a real find- excellent drinks, brownies to die for and lots of chocolate bars- all in an alpine chalet style building with climbing implements covering the walls.
El Chalten is definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to eateries.
It was with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to El Chalten.
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Day 4 - Viedma Glacier Ice Trek - Argentina
... walking for me but I would have to agree when I realised that I wouldn't fall walking normally then it was great - saying that it was only after this moment he demonstrated to us all how to walk up and down the glaciers. Ice trekking was so cool and the views were fantastic. You don't realise how big these ice blocks are until you are up close and personal. I was still getting used to walking around and they had guides at the difficult bits to give ...
Down but not out in Chubut.
Sonia and her team at Motoaventura sorted out the bikes so we should now be good until the end of the trip. As well as an oil service new tyres and waterproof boots for JB his wallet had also arrived from Iquique. Easiest border crossing yet on the paso Cardinal Samore between Chile and Argentina. Well organised, very friendly and most importantly - quick. A coach load of Argentines were going through and we had pats on the back, photos taken and loads of 'Buen ...
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