Feathered Findings November 7th & 8th
Some of my favourite finds during our two day camping trip to Laguna Torre, returning via a Laguna Capri. The Torrent Duck obviously has it's own post. I love the light that shines through the Lenga...
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A Double Dose of Duck Delight on the Río Fitzroy!
Talk about a lucky day in Patagonia! We were treated to the spectacular sight of not one, but two stunning male Torrent Ducks riding the rapids of the Río Fitzroy. These aren't your average pond ducks...
Patagonian Patience and Dive-Bombing Birds
Sometimes, the most challenging part of an adventure isn't a gruelling hike or a blizzard on a pass—it's the patience required when your plans are put on hold. Today was a lesson in exactly that. A fa...
Feathered Findings November 6th
Some of my favourite finds from a potter about town. I've been feeling pretty rough with some bug I've caught, I'm hopeful I'm over the worst now so I'm catching up with some pictures. The first pictu...
A Tale of Foiled Plans and Four-Hour Pints
Greetings from the bottom of the world, where the weather is as predictable as a coin flip and the beer is cheaper than a decent cup of coffee. First, a mission statement. We’re not here to sell you a...
Feathered Findings November 4th
Some of my favourite finds today from a circular walk just by town. American Kestrel White-browed Ground Tyrant Andean Condor Spectacled Duck Chilean Flicker
Peaks, Condors, Ducks and Clear Skies
Another day, another slow pace: just 8km in 5 hours. But today, we have some pretty good excuses. Our first detour was to the Mirador de Cóndores. After an hour of watching a playful group of Kestrels...
Pappardelle alla Rustica con Cime di Broccolo e Salsa Pomodoro Affumicata
A symphony of artisanal, sun-dried durum wheat pappardelle, generously enveloped in a slow-cooked passata di pomodoro. This foundation is elevated by a confit of sweet, translucent gold shallots, offe...
Smooth Move, Supermarket Chaos & Happy Hour Luck
Today marked a little shift in our Patagonian adventure. We said a temporary goodbye to the wonderful Gabriella at the Hotel Confin Patagonico (thanks to Claudia and Jorge who gave us a fantastic deal...
Hair Drying in Patagonia
Patagonia is known for its ferocious winds. Today they were generally light but there were occasional strong gusts. Kiersten took advantage of this to give her hair some styling.
An Inadequate Description of a Perfect Patagonian Hike
Let me start with a confession: I am utterly unequipped to do today’s hike justice. My vocabulary fails me, and while I’m a perfectly acceptable photographer, my images are but pale echoes of the real...
Feathered Findings November 2nd
A few of my favourite finds today from a circular walk taking in three mountain lakes and Cerro Paredon above the town of El Chalten. A new bird for me, if I'm correct in my id, is the White-browed Gr...
Feathered Findings November 1st
A few of my favourite finds today from a walk beside the Rio de Las Vueltas. Austral Thrush Southern Lapwing Patagonian Sierra Finch Black-chinned Siskin Rufous-tailed Plantcutter
Day 1 Rio de las Vueltas, Pumas, Pesos, and Pre-Owned Cars
The day began, as so many do, at the National Park office. It was a visit that proved more worthwhile than we could have imagined. We were hit with the news straight away: a whopping $45 per person, p...
The Finest Journey of All (How We Stopped Being Grumpy Gits)
If you’ve been following this TravelLog, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re two joy-sucking vampires who hate fun, sunlight, and functional transportation. The journey had been a masterclass in frus...
The Final 3 Hours of Travelling
After a tough, frustrating 45 hours of difficult travelling, the final 3 hours were unmitigated bliss! The gods were smiling down on us as we approached El Chalten and the magnificent Mt Fitzroy welco...
Everything interesting that happened in 13 hours
A 45 second video summary of a 13 hour night flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires. The first time I've had my safety demonstration done, not by the plane stewards, but in this case, by the Argentine foo...
Queues, queues and wacky races
I'm British. Queuing is supposed to be in my blood, a national sport I'm meant to excel at. But it turns out, I absolutely hate it. What I truly love is the alternative I'm experiencing right now: bei...
Madrid Airport
Well, that was stressful. From arrival at the airport to sitting down with a well deserved beer took 2.5 hours! Long queues at checkin/bag drop, security and passport control. Making me think serious...
The Great Unraveling - From Pre-Trip Chaos to the Joy of the Unknown
There’s a certain magic that settles in once you’re finally on your way. The frantic energy of the last few weeks begins to dissolve, replaced by the gentle hum of the engine and the promise of advent...