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Expedition to the Bridge - A Tale of Patagonian "Toughness"

Published on 17-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
We fancied ourselves tough. I mean, genuinely hardy. Our resumes boasted five expeditions across the great Southern Patagonian Ice Cap, a place where the wind i...

The Apartment

Published on 15-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
We’ve been housebound, or more accurately, apartment-bound, for the last few days. The reason? Patagonia is showing off outside our window with hurricane-forc...

Patagonian Patience and Dive-Bombing Birds

Published on 06-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
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...

A Tale of Foiled Plans and Four-Hour Pints

Published on 05-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
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.

Smooth Move, Supermarket Chaos & Happy Hour Luck

Published on 03-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
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 Claudi...

Hair Drying in Patagonia

Published on 03-11-2025 by El Perro Negro
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 ...

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