The night before our kayak trip we got an email. The trip was cancelled. Too many horseflies. Big bummer.
We had already spent 2 days in Puerto Varas and neither of us wanted to spend any more time there. Luckily we were able to change our flight with Sky Airlines so we flew down to Punta Arenas on the 12th. That made a full circle for our trip. But now what?
Punta Arenas is the biggest city we've stayed in and seems a bit dirty. We both loved Puerto Natales so yesterday we took a 3 1/2 hour bus back to where we can see mountains. Walking around town yesterday afternoon and evening was awesome. Back in the land of amazing clouds that change every minute.
Went back to Afrigonia for my birthday dinner. Lamb. Can't eat it too often down here.
It's 1:30pm now. I've spent the morning just walking all over town. Mostly down by the waterfront. It's a perfect last day. Even got blessed with another rainbow. I love seeing the pictures of Torres del Paine all over town. Such great memories but it seems like so long ago.
Just gorged on more lamb. I saw it cooking thru the window of the restaurant earlier today and just knew I had to come back tonight. The whole animal was split in half and spit roasted. The best lamb yet. But there's a good chance I won't eat it again until the next time I'm down here. There's just something special about patagonian lamb.
Tomorrow at 7 we take a 3 hour bus ride back to the Punta Arenas airport. Then hang out for 4 hours. And then start the 26 hour marathon to fly home. Brutal. But being down here has been worth every bit of discomfort it takes to get here and back.
The trip has been amazingly fantastic especially the hiking part. However, I am looking forward to being home. Mom, I'll see you soon.
Enjoyed following your blog, esp the photos! Jim from Somerset CA
ReplyDeleteThanks. Let's go hike Diablo!
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