Torres del Paine National Park

10th December 2009

Before we set off for 8 days hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park, we were warned that the Patagonia weather can change in an instant and that strong gusts of cold wind can come out of nowhere to blow someone over.  The forecast is always the same – variable!

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We were fortunate to have perfect weather.

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We camped in some amazing places, the mountain scenery breathtaking.

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Our campsite in the valley below the Torres (Towers)

Our campsite in the valley below the Torres (Towers)

5 hours walking later

5 hours walking later

The path up the valley

The path up the valley

The valley

The valley

Wildflowers beside the path

Wildflowers beside the path

Wild fox

Wild fox

Guanaco

Guanaco

Los Cuernos (Horns)

Los Cuernos (Horns)

Cuernos from the Valle Frances

Cuernos from the Valle Frances

Mother duck giving swimming lessons

Mother duck giving swimming lessons

More wildflowers

More wildflowers

Blue lakes

Blue lakes

Snow covered mountains in Valle Frances

Snow covered mountains in Valle Frances

Bright red flowers cover the slopes

Bright red flowers cover the slopes

A pair of ducks on the path

A pair of geese on the path

From Valle Frances

Looking back

Shady path

Shady path

How to get water from the lake without getting wet feet

How to get water from the lake without getting wet feet

Glacier Grey

Glacier Grey

Closer to the Glacier Grey

Closer to the Glacier Grey

Laguna Los Patos

Laguna Los Patos

Sunrise over Lago Grey

Sunrise over Lago Grey

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