Ice Ice Baby - Blogabond

We are currently in the lovely apline town of El Calafate, South Patagonia. Nearly the end of the world, but not quite. Over the last couple of days we utilised the town´s proximity to the Los Galciares National Park and embarked on a couple of day trips to see the Perito Moreno Glacier and a trek from El Chalten to see Mount Fitz Roy.

Perito Moreno Galcier was seriously impressive and we were lucky enough to visit on a warmish day which meant he was very ´active´. We watched in silence (well, in reality some loud swearing) as huge sheets of ice fell into the sea below with huge thunderous booms.

El Chalten was possibly even more beautiful than El Calafate, a quaint little mountain town sprinkled with toy houses set against the dramatic views of Mount Fitz Roy and other snow capped mountains. Unfortunately it looks as though the town won´t be small for long as there were lots of hotels being built so get there quick before it turns into a Mountainside Vegas. We trekked for roughly three hours to Lake Capri, which turned out to be a tranquil oasis of calm after a lot of sweaty uphill climbing. Buns of steel.

Instead of just waffling on with a load of facts that we´ve stolen from the internet, or anecdotes from our adventures, we thought we would let the pretty pictures speak for themselves........

We are flying on to Bariloche today where we plan to spend a week playing by the lakes, riding bikes and eating fondue. From there we might have to rethink our next step as we had planned to head to Chile but with the recent earthquake that will be a no go...

written by

JodesAndTay on February 27, 2010 from El Calafate, Argentina

from the travel blog: Jodes and Tay escape to SA

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Hi Girls, Mummy Rausa here, I am enjoying your blog so much I am in stitches. It's great to read your antics from the Comfort of my bed, virtual travel is definately my thing. Glad to see Robbie is making sure you do not skip any meals. Not sure about your accommodation though - how do the three of you fit inside that tree trunk? Anyhow, sounds as if you are having a fabulous time. We all send our love and look forward to your next instalment. xx

written by Mickie and Vito Rausa on February 28, 2010

You're like the three musketeers all for one and one for all! Sooooooooooo glad that you are all OK to say that we were worried sick was an understatement, I now have grey hair and no nails as I have bitten them all off! Butlins next year for you Miss Cooper...
The pictures look amazing it is cold, grey and extremely miserable here in the UK roll on the Spring!
The blog is great photos look amazing and you all look so healthy must be all that steak!
Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

written by Mummy Cooper on February 28, 2010

Photos are amazing! I am very jealous! Does it compete with New Zealand on the "awesome" front? Cold, grey and wet here - winter at its most miserable - but there are signs of Spring and of course you wil be arriving back in a heatwave!! Look after each other,

Mummy T xxxx

written by Pat Taylor on February 28, 2010

Wow!! So jealous! Wish I had been born 40 years later; would have joined you!!!

The photos are amazing and the blog is fantastic; keep up the good work.

Take care, looking forward to the next instalment and safe journey to your next destination.

Gwen

written by Gwen Finnegan on March 2, 2010

Gahhhhh your trip look amazing so far! We're enjoying Basingstoke's similar beauty, but I'll admit I'm a littttle bit jealous. Hope you're all well! We miss you!

written by Devo on March 3, 2010

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