Iguazu Falls and Plata Del Mar

Iguazu and Mar Del Plata

Well friends, the time has come to bring this journey to a close. We are safely back in the United States now and have begun our reintegration process. I do appreciate you tuning in to our adventures while Dad and I explored Argentina and Chile. Your feedback was great throughout the process and I look forward to sharing in person some of the great details that do not translate onto a blog (or that I'm too lazy to type out). The diversity of the people we have met, and the places cosmopolitan and natural we have discovered have left our hearts full and our minds spinning with possibilities for the future. Thanks so much for your support while we were out livin' the dream!

This last photo mash-up is of our last 10 days or so on vacation, including the amazing Iguazu Falls, Mar del Plata, and a touch of Buenos Aires to round it out. I've only loaded low-rez video since it is an uploading nightmare to get the good stuff. Enjoy viewing!

Nos vemos, Ciao!

Chile, Chile, Chile

Chile, Chile, Chile

Well, Dad and I have had a great week or so past. We rented a car and tore up the Carretera Austral and Lakes District of Chile. We couldn't be more pleased with all the surprises we found. As I drove Dad would figure out our next stop and always managed to find a killer spot to hike, sleep, or eat. We saw some of the oldest trees on the planet and some of the oldest species of trees on the planet. Not bad, eh?

We are on our way next to Iguazu Falls on the border with Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. While we are sad to let Chile go, we are surely grateful for the unexpected role it has played on our trip. Viva Chile!

Enjoy the photos, and know that we are missing each one of you!

Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

After reuniting a week and a half ago, I found out Dad had made grand plans for us. Namely the "W" Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. "W" has some negative connotations for us given the last eight years in the United States, but this W gave nothing but good feelings.

We decided to take advantage of the Refugio system the park is famous for. Each day had us hiking 5 to 10 hours to the next hut where showers, food, wine, and bunks were waiting for us! What a way to travel, light packs had us moving swiftly day to day. We couldn´t have been more lucky with the weather as the previous weeks here saw extensive rain. Each turn on the trail provided a new view and encouraged us to linger and soak in the views. After my climbing trip and constant movement it was nicer to enjoy this park at a slower pace.

Dad and I are having a great time and have been reenergized after a bit of time apart. Something any relationship can use from time to time! (Miss you Meg). Next we are on to Punta Arenas to visit Penguins, then on to Chiloe, an unexpected change of plans, but not to be missed apparently.

Love you all.