Over the last nine months, we have been extremely fortunate when it comes to weather. It seems that every time that we visit something magnificent, we are treated to sunny blue skies. Well, today was not the same. We booked our bus to Glacier Perito Moreno yesterday with somewhat worrisome weather reports. It turns out that we should have gone with our instincts. We tried to cancel this morning, but it was too late. The rain did not let up for six hours. There wasn't even a five minute window to take photos comfortably, Mila's poncho ripped completely, we got kicked out of the snack bar for bringing our own food...Poor us.
The glacier stretches 97 sq miles (250 sq kms) and is 19 miles (30 kms) in length. Here is a video of how it looks, covered in clouds, fog, and rain; not too shabby
Us enjoying one of the most amazing glaciers in the world. In fact it is so amazing that it is continuing to advance, a very uncommon occurrence with glaciers nowadays
Humongous chunks of ice constantly fall into the water (especially on sunny days) We saw two pieces fall, back to back, the size of a bus
We cannot wait to see this cube of ice one day again in the sun with a giant rainbow over it (power of positive thinking). As with all things in Patagonia so far, it was incredibly beautiful and another miracle of nature. Good weather, bad weather, it doesn't matter. We continue to feel lucky each and every day we are on this journey. See everyone next time from our treks in El Chalten and Fitz Roy.
-Mila and Scott
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It's great to hear your sweet, deep, manly voice Scott. I'm going to play this clip before bed each night... That glacier is gorgeous. I love the blue in it... Pic three is my fav with your arms up and a continent of ice behind you. We are first in line to go back and visit with you! Can't wait to plan WTWTU part deux.
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R&J
in that one picture you look like the christ the redeemer statue (well, in front of a huge ice cube)
ReplyDeleteBlimey blimey blimey! What the hell is it!! Arigato for amazing scenery pictures!!
ReplyDeleteWhere? Where? Where is your beard? I have no idea!!
Kocham!