The Incredible Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine
Start & Stop: 0 Motocicleta miles, Puerto Natales, Chile.
Mileage: 0 miles
Hotel: Amerindia Hostel, Barros Arana 135, Puerto Natales 6200000, Chile; Ch$ 30.000 = $63.33 USD
Fuel: $697 Chilean Peso /l liter ($1.46 USD/1 liter) or $5.51 USD per gal!
Currency Exchange: $1 USD = $476.51 Chilean Peso
Weather: Overcast, low clouds, rain, very light winds!
Lisa: So today was a good day. We took a small van and toured Torres Del Paine National Park. The weather did not cooperate so most of the peaks were in the clouds. We were joined by 3 other very friendly travelers and it was truly a beautiful tour. Plus Dean got a chance to bust out his red poncho again so all was right with the world.
Darwin's rhea (Pterocnemia Darwinii), a small ostrich like bird of Patagonia.
We saw thousands of vicunas along the roads!
Lisa and the vicunas!
Hosteria Pehoe on Lago Pehoe. This place is breathtaking!
The Salto Grande Falls between Lago Nordenskjold and Lago Pehoe. I look like a dweeb but I'm warm and dry. Can't say anything about the other person who is cold and wet next to me.
Lisa inside the Cueva del Milodon just north of Puerto Natales.
All the 4-wheel roads we took today are easily accessible by moto.
Lisa crossing a cable bridge going out to the Lago Grey Glaciar Grey viewing.
Way behind us at the horizon is the Glaciar Grey (Grey Glacier).
Unfortunately, the day was raining and low overcast. Most of the peaks were in the clouds!
A glacier in its summer recession.
Our tour group: Esen (Turkey), Antoine & Tini (France), Lisa and Dean
Breathtaking pictures! Thanks for sharing. Stay dry and ride healthy and safe!
Sure did look like a very good day. Still following you with great anticipation of more wonderful adventures to be had by you both. Thanks again for all your efforts in keeping us in the loop.
Dean, I’m wondering if you’re going to leave your SPOT device on while on the Ferry.
Thanks again.
Keep Going! The best is yet to come…
Wow. Just wow.
Wow! Amazing pictures!
Hey Guys,
Great to see the pics. Dean I hope you put a travel log on disc when you get back, and yes I am a little gealous , almost want to go out and buy a real motorcycle
Big Joe
Excellent images. Thank you so much.
Now I HAVE to go there and see this. Outstanding!!
Now I HAVE to go and see this. Outstanding pics!!
Bet ya that cruise ride is going to be awesome-you’ll probably see some sites you never thought of!! This 3200 rpm thing is probably a blessing in disguise.
WOW beautiful area, even if Dean looks like a “Danish” tomato
Oh, BTW, Doug Lear from Cincinnati (KLR) is in Puerto Natales. He’s the guy you met in chaneral last month. You might be interested that he made it to Ushuaia. He’s at the Hostel Natales, if you have some spare time before your ferry.
John, Thanks for the info on Doug. I’ll email him and see if we can get together today. We have a busy day prepping for the ferry.every
I foresee this being a presentation at the next IBA National event!
Thanks for continuing to share your adventure with us on a daily basis.
Regards,
Michael
Broken Arrow, OK
Amazing photos-thanks for taking the time to Blog and post photos, it been quite an adventure this side of the computer. And I thought the trip was over when you reached the end of the road-this is such a bonus!
Beautiful pictures!! I bet it was beautiful to see everything in person. Thanks for sharing.
WOW WOW and MORE WOW. Thank you so much for including all of us in your journey.
Have enjoyed reading and seeing pics of your whole trip. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your travels.
Pauline
Lisa –
who was that well groomed gentleman in the pink (that isn’t red) pancho and goofy hat? Alan know you are picking up studs during glacier visits? Huh? – I mean I can give him a call if you want?
what happened to Dean? Still trying to catch up?