My time in Torres del Paine had been spectacular so far and I was looking forward to doing some day hikes for the remainder of my second day before heading to hike the western most leg of the W tomorrow. Having hiked over 22 km in the last day my legs were a bit sore, …
Hiking amongst glaciers and icebergs in Patagonia Read More »
If you’ve been following my sabbatical sojourn throughout South America, you must have read about my trip to the picturesque Lake district and my previous post about the ultimate guide to backpacking in Chilean Patagonia. If you haven’t would recommend you quickly circle back and take a look! Hope you’re all caught up now, so …
Ravaging westerly winds, ragged spires of Torres del Paine, multi-hued lakes bedecked with icebergs and gigantic glaciers. These form the essence of Patagonia. Covering the sparsely populated region at the southern end of South America (encompassing both Chile and Argentina), it is home to some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet! We were …
My first stop on my month long sabbatical was an island off the west coast of Chile in the Lagos district. This island was first inhabited by german immigrants and like the rest of the Lake District retains distinct features that set it apart from the rest of Chile. It is sometimes overshadowed by its more …