Nov 8, 2009 - Torres del Paine National Park

After arriving in Puerto Natales we hired camping equipment, then the following day took the bus to Torres del Paine National Park were we completed the trek known as the "W" (because when you look at it on a map the route looks like a "W"!) We spent 5 days completing the trek which meant 4 nights camping in the national park, so on top of completing the 75km plus trek we also had to try and sleep in a freezing tent - and it snowed two of the four nights! Needless to say it was a challenge and we were glad to return to the warm hostel on the 5th day but it was totally worth it as the national park is stunning (as you will see from the photos). ...

Nov 3, 2009 - Onwards and downwards

Another long trip today, but nice opportunity to rest my knee and catch up on sleep after Torres del Paine. We arrived in Punta Arenas about 5pmish and wished we´d stayed in the hostel in Torres del Paine. ... Even the lonely Planet guide was struggling to be kind about this place.Another long trip today, but nice opportunity to rest my knee and catch up on sleep after Torres del Paine. We arrived in Punta Arenas about 5pmish and wished we´d stayed in the hostel in Torres del Paine. ... Even the lonely Planet guide was struggling to be kind about this place....

Nov 2, 2009 - Mount Pain

As you may remember, one of my big hikes in America was Half Dome in Yosemite which I christened Mount Doom for obvious reasons.As you may remember, one of my big hikes in America was Half Dome in Yosemite which I christened Mount Doom for obvious reasons....

Nov 2, 2009 - Navimag ferry to Puerto Natales

We spent 4 days / 3 nights sailing down the Patagonian channels from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales which was absolutely ...

Nov 1, 2009 - Feeling a bit Chile

A move across the border today as we drove into Chile meaning yet another new bus! Although I have to say that this is a great way to see the scenery and definitely preferable to flying in my opinion.A move across the border today as we drove into Chile meaning yet another new bus! Although I have to say that this is a great way to see the scenery and definitely preferable to flying in my opinion....

Oct 24, 2009 - Patagonian Paradise

wow. We were able to switch our days and instead of doing the boat, we went to the torres del paine national park all day. ... Once we got to the park, the views were amazing.wow. We were able to switch our days and instead of doing the boat, we went to the torres del paine national park all day. ... Once we got to the park, the views were amazing....

Feb 28, 2009 - Torres del Paine Trek - Day 5

Trekking - Day 5 Today is our last day here.Trekking - Day 5 Today is our last day here....

Feb 27, 2009 - Punta Arenas

We caught the bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas a couple of days ago. ... The bus to Punta Arenas took about 3 hours and was pretty uneventful. ... Punta Arenas is a much larger town (population around 150,000 I believe) and is more a working town (the main industry is oil and petroleum) so not as touristy as other towns we have been to. ... It sailed us up the Straits of Magellan where we had great views of Punta Arenas and Tierra de Fuego hills. ...

Feb 27, 2009 - Torres del Paine Trek - Day 4

Trekking - Day 4 Today we started out at 9:30 a.Trekking - Day 4 Today we started out at 9:30 a....

Feb 26, 2009 - To pole or not to pole?

A few oeople have commented on our walking poles.A few oeople have commented on our walking poles....

Feb 26, 2009 - Torres del Paine Trek - Day 3

Trekking Day 3 Ah, what glorious weather.Trekking Day 3 Ah, what glorious weather....

Feb 25, 2009 - Torres Del Paine National Park - Day 6 to 11

Day 6 - we started our trip around the back end of the circuit.Day 6 - we started our trip around the back end of the circuit....