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Forum: South America
Aug 4th, 2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Thanks, mlgb. Hi deladeb - we spent just...

Thanks, mlgb.

Hi deladeb - we spent just over half of what a budget to moderate tour would have cost. Going in April definitely saved us a bit as some of the prices drop in shoulder season. I...
Forum: South America
Jun 2nd, 2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Yestravel - we live in Columbia - between DC and...

Yestravel - we live in Columbia - between DC and Baltimore. We want to go back, too, and would definitely like to see some new areas - desert, wine country, and Iguazu Falls. Maybe not until we...
Forum: South America
Jun 1st, 2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Pictures - BA

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Eva Peron's grave site...
Forum: South America
Jun 1st, 2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Final days of trip - back to BA

Thanks, progol, crellston, tripplanner, avrooster, yestravel, Kathie, mlgb, xcountry, sf7307, and NorenePalmer - and anyone I may have missed - for following along. Nearly done...

Back to Buenos...
Forum: South America
May 28th, 2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

One more

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Forum: South America
May 28th, 2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Pics

An unusual way to get gas... but thank goodness we got it!https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fodors.com-vbulletin/960x1280-1/img_9985_37b10f7a596fb7d681f6a6c96fe959beb0e03e11.jpg

View from our room...
Forum: South America
May 28th, 2018, 07:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Last morning in TDP; back to Puerto Natales

Thanks, crellston. We'd planned this trip for several years before we finally decided to pull the trigger (or "frigger" as the puma sign said). So glad we did! It's an amazing place, unlike anywhere...
Forum: South America
May 27th, 2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Thanks, yestravel! And hi, Kathie! Great to...

Thanks, yestravel!

And hi, Kathie! Great to hear from you. I remember so well the help you gave me on my first trip to Asia with my daughter three. Hope you’re doing well.
Forum: South America
May 27th, 2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

A favorite

I nearly forgot to post this one! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fodors.com-vbulletin/1279x939-1/p4120809_3dedab9e76353df1a47057819c4970998324e844.jpg
I loved the way this one posed for me.
Forum: South America
May 27th, 2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Pics

Here are some pictures from this day.

The sun hitting the peaks was stunning this morning....
Forum: South America
May 27th, 2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Torres - second full day

The next morning we decided to check out Laguna Azul on the far side of the park. Since we weren’t able to hike to the Torres, we thought this would be the next best thing. If we were lucky, the...
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

yestravel - thanks. And YES :-) I know what you...

yestravel - thanks. And YES :-) I know what you mean. Patagonia has become one of our favorite places, too. We definitely want to go back. El Chalten is definitely worth seeing, especially if you're...
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

mlgb - HAHA - we laughed at that, too.

mlgb - HAHA - we laughed at that, too.
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Haha - yes, a picture of the people running to...

Haha - yes, a picture of the people running to the bathrooms would have been great.
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Photos

A few favorites from this day.
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From the hotel - the sun just hitting the...
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Torres del Paine - first full day

Thanks, xcountry!

We were awake before the sun came up. From our picture window we could see the sky just beginning to lighten over the mountains. Breakfast was served buffet-style in the dining...
Forum: South America
May 25th, 2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

My apologies for the messed up post. I posted...

My apologies for the messed up post. I posted from my phone and I don't know how it has sections in there twice. I thought there was a way to edit a post, but I can't seem to find it. (Not used to...
Forum: South America
May 24th, 2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Photos enroute

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Forum: South America
May 24th, 2018, 02:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Enroute to Torres del Paine

Thanks, Norene!

In the morning, we enjoyed another good breakfast at Hostal Kosten Aike before setting off for the long bus ride to Puerto Natales (not Punta Arenas as I indicated in my itinerary...
Forum: South America
May 17th, 2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Pictures form El Calafate

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Forum: South America
May 17th, 2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

El Calafate and the Perito Moreno glacier

For our last morning in El Chalten, we had planned to hike up to Los Cóndores and Las Águilas. It appeared the weather would cooperate, but we ended up sleeping in and taking it easy. We went to a...
Forum: South America
May 17th, 2018, 01:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

sf7307 and tripplanner - glad to have you along!...

sf7307 and tripplanner - glad to have you along! I just discovered your Antarctica report, tripplanner- and let me add another wow.
Forum: South America
May 16th, 2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

A few more pics

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Forum: South America
May 16th, 2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

Photos of Laguna Capri

Tried uploading a few photos but am having trouble. May have to wait till later....
Forum: South America
May 16th, 2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,273
Posted By althom1122

El Chalten - Laguna Capri

After a good night’s sleep in our cozy cabin, we awoke to a chilly but beautifully clear day. The wind had subsided and it appeared the sun would grace us with her presence.

One of the nice things...
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