The Last of the Ripio (gravel roads)

Taking a break on the road this morning. Yes that´s snow.

You have to see the blue sky of Tierra del Fuego to believe it.

Here´s a little more blue: an iceberg from the glacier that Landon wrote about.

We left some marks along this stretch of road. Even at slow speeds, it is easy to get off track in these ruts of Ruta 40.

Landon giving thanks for the tarmac at the end of gravel.

This is sunset at Bajo Caracoles, where we got the last room in the hotel after a hard day. It had a heater and hot water. We were grateful.

Torres and Glaciers

From Punta Arenas we moved north to Puerto Natales, the jumping off point for the Torres del Paine National Park. We spent the next night camping at the park. The view from the road

Morning rainbow over the campsite. I think to see the really spectacular stuff you need to spend 5 or 6 days hiking and camping your way around the Towers. We didn't have the time.

One of the bridges in the park.

After Torres we went to El Calafate, the base for people from all over the world who come to see the Perito Moreno Glacier. Truly a sight to behold
Yes, it is cold enough to justify all the clothes. Lou checking out the icebergs.