Heckel's Adventures

We were blessed with good weather when we went to El Chalten. We decided to backpack again instead of doing day hikes. It was a great decision! We had sun, abuout 80 degree weather, and clear views of the peaks! That is not very common from what we understand.

This photo is a new vantage point of Glacier Grey. This is where is contacts Lago Grey. So large, you just can´t imagine it all! This is at a viewing point for calving from Glacier Grey. There is a large claved portion of glacier behind us. As you can see, sometimes it calves as large as a house. This photo is from Lago Pehoe of the Grande Paine. This is peak is the often thought of image of Torres del Paine. Here we are in front of the Grande Paine.

This first picture was taken at a lunch break on our 2nd day of trekking. This picture is at the base of Los Perros Glacier. Our camp was just a little beyond this point, well protected by trees. We actually got some snow upon arrival to camp. There is a stranded ice piece in front of us, Larry sorta looks like he has a wide stance, but that is not the case. This photo was taken at the VERY WINDY Paso John Garner. The elevation was 1421 meters. We started at almost sea level. This is amazing we aren´t all a blurr with the wind whipping us around!! This is a photo from the paso, of Glacier Grey. It is the largest glacier in the area, and oh my, is it grand!

Today we took a bus from El Calafate, Argentina to Puerto Natales, Chile. The ride was good. Easy to dose off. The border control crossing was easy, but very very time consuming. The wind isn´t bad in the center of town, but down on the lake it is wicked!

This is a view of the glacier from the viewing decks. They have quite a network of them for some great opportunities to see some calving.

Larry and I got to don the crampons and trek on a glacier in Argentina on Wednesday! The Glacier is well known for it´s every 2 year calving events. Here we are on another side of the glacier during our trek. The glacier´s name is Perito Moreno.

The weather here in Buenos Aires is wonderful! Suny, warm. And the benefit of our luggage runing late, is we don´t have to cart those big big heavy bags around. We are expecting our bags to catch up with us in El Calafate. They will be taking a later flight than us there today. We were assured that they are currently in transit from Atlanta. And all 3 of them. That means that I don´t have to wash clothes in the sink!! Take care!

Well, 4 flights and 24 hours after leaving Boise, we arrived in Buenos Aires. Unfortunately, without any of our luggage. Now, we tracked down internet cafe, as the hotels internet is down. I am not finding much assistance on line so I do believe we will be back at the airport again tonight. Good thing, is we are showered and have gotten in a siesta. Feeling more alert. Practicing spanish is fun when not involving luggage. Luckily, there are people here at the international airport who are good at their English. Have a great day!