We were both really tired from the previous days' activities so we decided to spend the morning on a driving tour. The tour took us to various parts of the park with no energy required.
We were more energetic in the afternoon. Vanessa went on another horseback ride.
Blake went on a short hike to see the Torres del Paine closer up.
We stayed at the Explora Patagonia while we were in the Torres del Paine National Park. The people at Explora and the accommodations are first class.
Our time in Torres del Paine was a highlight of our trip. We left with very tired bodies but very energized minds which is just what we wanted.
There was some unfortunate news after our visit as a fire started near Grey Lake in late December and burned 13,000 hectares of the park. The fire was brought under control in early January but significant damage has been done. Our thoughts are with our friends at Explora and all the people in the area.
Vanessa and Blake
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| There's a resort on this island (we'll show you photos of our accommodations later) |
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| Nice view of the mountains |
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| Baby guanacos |
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| Sebastian, Carolina and us |
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| Another nice waterfall |
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| These three granite rocks are the Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) and the park is named after them |
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| This is as close as Blake got to a horse during our stay |
We were more energetic in the afternoon. Vanessa went on another horseback ride.
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| Crossing a creek |
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| On the run |
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| Vanessa and one of the gauchos |
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| Happy rider |
Blake went on a short hike to see the Torres del Paine closer up.
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| Rolling hills that look like southwest Alberta |
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| Close look at the Torres del Paine |
We stayed at the Explora Patagonia while we were in the Torres del Paine National Park. The people at Explora and the accommodations are first class.
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| The resort |
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| Us with the resort and the mountains in the background |
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| View from the dining room with the reflection of the mountains on the lake |
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| The guides are very knowledgeable and lots of fun |
Our time in Torres del Paine was a highlight of our trip. We left with very tired bodies but very energized minds which is just what we wanted.
There was some unfortunate news after our visit as a fire started near Grey Lake in late December and burned 13,000 hectares of the park. The fire was brought under control in early January but significant damage has been done. Our thoughts are with our friends at Explora and all the people in the area.
Vanessa and Blake
