Started our morning, Friday 11/21, at the tip of South America in Puerto Arenas. Spent the day traveling by bus, with stops of course, to our destination for the next 2 nights: the park of Torres del Paine & Lago Grey. Along the way, we experienced life on the Patagonian steppes, saw wildlife, and otherworldly beauty. I have been to many breathtaking spots in the world, but nothing quite as dramatic as Torres del Paine.
This is where my tootsies are on Thursday, 11/20; the tip of South America. Two plus weeks ago, I was on RAPA Nui, 2500 miles from nowhere. WOW.Puerto Arenas on Thursday night at 10 pm. Taken from my 3rd floor hotel room. Dwelling was a former mansion converted to a hotel.Partly cloudy today on our long bus ride through Patagonia Steppes to Torres del Paine National Park. Large sheep stations, estancias, along the way. Had lamb last night for dinner; delicious.Gaucho probably going to attend to his sheep. Lonely existence in the Patagonian Steppe.Nandu, the Rhea, on side of road traveling to Torres del Paine.Guanacos on the side of the road. Camelids or part of the camel family. Similar to a llama & native to the Patagonian steppe. Protected.Poncho, our local guide, teaching us about the history of the area.
As we approach Torres del Paine.
No explanation necessary.
Glacier Grey in Torres del Paine. This view outside of our lodge, Lago Grey.
Paine Mountain Range. “Nature is a book, we just need to learn how to read it.” So says Poncho. A Saturday morning stop before we start our hike in Torres del Paine.Paine Grande 10,000 ft.Mirador Salto Grande, first stop on today’s hike, Saturday.Four of the RAPA Nui 5. Jill decided to stay at the lodge today.Fire bushes, spring bloom. November best time to visit the park. Lots of blooming plants & bushes, just like the desert blooms in our spring.Fire art. Lots of dead tress because of past fires.How’s this for a stunning view, one of many, on today’s hike,
Mirror Lake.
Looks like I am traveling alone, but it is a deception.Last shot before returning to the bus for the trip back to the lodge for a bit of R&R.Spartans on a quest to conquer the wind. Saturday afternoon’s last hike of the day.Battling the wind.Poncho is multi talented. Such a fun evening of song & dance. Marta plans the most entertaining activities, & really enjoys herself. Excellent tour leader. Yea OAT, you know how to pick them!
Thanks to Starlink, I was able to complete this post at the Lago Grey. Guess Elon Musk is good for something. Now on to El Calafate where more adventures await.
Traveling with Judy 
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