We were both looking forward to the trek. An early bus meant we had to gobble down a quick breakfast before stowing some (okay pretty much two thirds!) of our luggage at the hostel. The bus brought us to the park gate where, for an entrance fee of CLP21,000 we get to flog ourselves over … [Read more…]
Christmas this year was a little different for us, as it was mainly spent on the road. We had to catch a 10am bus and travel north to Puerto Natales – the gateway to the world renowned Torres del Paine National Park where we were planning to hike for a few days. Our first impression … [Read more…]
The first part of our journey to Antarctica finally arrived with a flight scheduled for Punta Arenas. Today was going to be a bit of a travel day, but neither of us cared as we were too excited. There is not much to do in Punta Arenas, the connection city before our trip south. The … [Read more…]
I really thought we had this travel thing down pat. Derek and I often travel long distance and, while it is never a delight, it is also never too straining. This journey was completely different and actually left me feeling pretty ill and completely exhausted. When we got to our hotel, Derek still wanted to … [Read more…]