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Andy & Shannon's Trip of a Lifetime

Patagonia adventure

CHILE | Tuesday, 1 May 2007 | Views [604] | Comments [6]

We got a plane from Santiago to Punta Arenas in the south of Chile, from there it was a 3 hour bus ride to Puerto Natales where our tour started. We were stoked that our hostel was nice and we had a tv and own bathroom. The owner looked like a hilbilly out of the movie deliverence (he was nice though).

The tour bus picked us up at 7am in the morning and then we drove to the Torres De Paine national park were we walked thorugh caves, saw waterfalls,iceburgs and glaciers.

The next day we borded a boat at 7.30am and motored through a waterway that took us to many glaciers. Along the way we saw sea lions, penguins, waterfalls and some huge glaciers. The sea lions were so cute, a family of 10 lived in a cave in the rock face.

The scenery is quite amazing and is very frigin cold! At some stages it must have been blowing at least 40knots.

Had a great hot lunch on a beautiful farmhose on the water which was included lamb shanks, chicken, soup, sausages, beer and wine etc. The tour was excellent and saw some amazing things - the photos attached tell the story.

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Comments

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Hello u 2

Great to hear from you. What a wonderful way we can keep in touch and share all your adventures. The photos from Torres de Paine are fantastic. You both looked very cold though. I am keeping a journal of your emails and from this website. Not quite sure how to download your pics though.

Look afteryourselves.

Till my next message.

Love Mum J

  ann johnson May 3, 2007 7:14 AM

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Hi u 2,

Missing you lots, sounds like you are having the best time... Luke and I are very jealous thought not long now and we will be filling you in on our little adventures also.
Nothing much happing down here...work still suxs and it’s been a little wet lately. Winter is most defiantly on its way so you’re not the only ones who are cold.
Take care and will write again soon.

Love you lots jess & Slav xxxx

  jessicaandluke May 3, 2007 9:05 AM

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Thank you for the great photos, it certainly shows us what you are experiencing. It's amazing we saw them them a few hours after you were there! We feel not so distant from you when we can keep in touch this way.
Happy travelling. Love Mum,Dad and Clinton xxxx

  Jenny May 4, 2007 8:26 AM

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Hi you intrepid travellers!!

What a fantastic adventure you've already had - looks like you're off to a good start! :)

Miss you guys, dont know what Darbs is going to do without you johnno - can you make sure you do a random midnight call every now n then?! (haha)

Patagonia looks amazing wow what a place. Really enjoying your website, make sure you keep us informed with your adventures!

luv Mel n Darbs

  Mel & Darbs May 4, 2007 2:04 PM

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Dear Andy and Shan,

Hey how are you guys ? You 2 look like you are having a good time over there.The photos you have taken so far are amazing ,they look professional good enough to put on the front of a postcard. You look like your freezing your bums off in a few of them . oh well a few bottles red should do the trick to warm u up. take care . be safe and keep us posted xx kel and nath. p.s sorry i missed your farewell i was away that weekend so ill wish u a belated googbye and goodluck on your journeys . xx

  kelly gaffikin May 7, 2007 4:05 PM

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Your photos are awesome. Im really tempted to quit my job now and come to Chile. Sounds like you guys are having a fantastic time. I will have to visit Patagonia one day, can't belive how close to the Sth pole it is, no wonder you guys are cold. Keep the photos coming and updating the journals.

Zara xxx

  Zara May 11, 2007 8:42 AM

 

 

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