We arrived in El Calafate after a scary flight from Buenos Aires (the turbulence was terrible!). So far this is our favorite town that we have visited. It reminds us of a town you would find in the west by ski resorts and the like. It´s totally laid back and full of charm. We went for dinner yesterday around 7:30 and all of the shops were closed. Everyone we saw was saying "Buenos tardes" like it was the afternoon and the restauants didn´t have anybody in them. We realized that it stays light out here until about 9:30 or so and everyone was just getting started. By 9:00 on Sunday, all of the souvenir shops had opened up and the streets were bustling. It´s weird to be walking around at 9:00 in the sun and it´s cold out.
Today, we took a trip to Perito Moreno Glacier in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. The weather started off pretty good at the beginning of the day with sunshine and temperatures that were chilly, but bearable. We made a stop at a small farm (estancia) where Chris and I both got to know the "locals". Chris tried to pet one crazy sheep, and he took a horn to the forearm. Only later on did our guide tell us that the sheep is crazy. I decided to pose with him for a photo anyway.
As we started to get closer and closer to the glacier, the weather got worse and worse. It became rainy and very cold (especially when you´re soaking wet), but the views were worth it! The glacier is so blue when the sky is overcast so we got to see a real show.
The glaciar is also constantly cracking and huge pìeces fall off into the water all the time. It´s pretty awesome not only to see, but to hear. Although we spent most of the day wet and cold, we still had an amazing experience. Hope you enjoy the photos!
PS Dpoz, Chris wore his 7x jersey in Patagonia just for you. When are you coming to meet up with us?
5 comments:
Wow, those glaciers look amazing! And I love that the Patagonia shirt was being worn in Patagonia...awesome.
Hi guys! The pctures have been amazing!!Im typing this with my overcoat and gloves on. Has this sight been part of a National Geographic Show? I can swear that I recently saw a scientist taking readings of this phenomena to prove the quickening of global warming?
Haha you look pretty weary in your picture with the crazy goat. Sorry to hear that Chris got horned!
Thanks for the food picture. It immediately made me crave empanadas even though I have never tried one before. I'm going to track one down in NYC. I'm a big fan of reading the blog. Can you guys keep this up when you get home?
BTW - Gera's having a girl! Just found out on Monday..
You know that feeling when you get ice out of the ice tray and it kinda sticks to your fingers and you get the heebie jeebies? Do you get that when you hang out by the glacier?
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