It was farewell this morning to fellow travellers that I have met during my stay. We are all like a bunch of gypsies - as some are leaving others are arriving - transient crowd!
My shuttle back to Punta Arenas is not til this afternoon. I decided to take advantage of the warm sunny windless morning (in shirtsleeves!) And take a walk along the interpretative trail leading from the hotel. It was only 2 km but was nice to just get out onto a trail of some kind.
The photo above shows where the hotel is in proximity to the mountains... (Look closely at the base of the mountain). Right there! It looks ranchy because it is. Inside there are hides (sheep or horse) on stools or as cushions. There are a few saddles hanging around for added effect. Sorry Nicole! It is a bit rough for vegetarians!
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The ride back was uneventful which is good considering it is about a five hour trek including pee breaks. I am thinking that the Patagonian puma population may have an obesity problem considering their easy access to so many sheep and guanacos!
We met three sets of cyclists - Two pairs and one single . All were loaded with paniers. Considering the winds and miles of nothing but sheep, these are hardy cyclists!
I was dropped at the hotel around 6:00 which gave time to get to know the nneighborhood before dark. Well considering the sun doesn't set til 9:30, that isn't hard to do.
Keeping my fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow for my tour to see penguins.
This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
Thomas Brayshaw
2 months ago
Rapid response.
kym
3 months ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
4 months ago
Kassandra rocks! She had our trip planned and helped us arrange our air travel within the day we contacted her. She has helped us with our trips to Chile Argentina and Costa Rica, and she always finds us wonderful activities and accommodations. We’re looking forward to seeing what she’s planning for us this time when we go to Easter island
Janet
4 months ago
This is our 7th trip Kassandra has planned and she is wonderful to work with. She is responsive, helpful, patient and knowledgeable. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work together with her. We love Adventure Life!