We're now off into deepest Patagonia, to National Park 'Torres del Paine'.... Please bear with us as we will most likely not have internet- nor phone-connection for 4 days. Happy 91st Birthday Charlotte's grandma (today) and Happy 1st Birthday Edward (29.03) !!!

Another day, another new country ! After a 5 hour bus journey from El Calafate, Argentina, we arrived in Puerto Natales, Chile - Southern Patagonia. Stunning scenery on the journey, which made it seem much shorter. As usual, John was very excited before the border crossing and warned Charlotte repeatedly to take it seriously - and to definitely dispose of her uneaten apple, as the Chilean authorities have strict rules regarding the import of fruits and vegetab...

After this adventurous day and a long bus-journey back, we really enjoyed our warm shower at the hotel and a nice homemade pasta down in the village of El Calafate. When looking for a bar to have some drinks, we came across a place advertising a tango show the very same evening. The barman confirmed, brought us some excellent Pisco Sours, and after about 10 minutes the show begun: A traditionally dressed young couple danced various versions of the beautiful and p...

Early in the morning we were picked up by a bus which brought us to the National Park 'Los Glaciares', where the famous Perino Moreno glacier lies rocksolid, glistening and fascinating. It's the only glacier in the world that is increasing in size and not deteriorating. You can't actually imagine the size and impact of it, until you're right in front of it and view it from different platforms and angles. Perino Moreno is the world's third largest glacier. The par...

Here we are: we've arrived in El Calafate! Amazing colours already before landing: Snowy mountains, turquoise lakes, deserted landscapes in different shades of brown and a fascinating sky. Early to bed this evening as tomorrow morning we are walking the Moreno glacier...