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  • Hanoi, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Vietnamese food
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    Discovering Hanoi – a Great Surprise

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    15 May 2012

    Pink macaron has Angelina Jolie lips.  The purple macaron has…

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    15 May 2012

    We can all talk about Chicago food, help write the…

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    Checking out Kotor and Budva in Montenegro

    27 April 2012

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    26 April 2012

    When I was looking for a place to go after…

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    26 April 2012

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    Traipsing around Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum

    24 April 2012

    Not being keen on lines and much less crowds, I…

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Explorer and Hiker

I have a passion for travel and seek to share the experiences and sights with others via this blog.  I hope it also gives others ideas of places to go or dream about going to someday!  Other passions include dark chocolate and red wine – for the record!

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  • Like macarons?  Live in #Tampa?  This #foodie recommends this small business as the best macarons this side of Paris:  @diningondessert ! #dessert #heavenly

  • Tacos El Gordo... mmm!  @tacoselgordo_ #sandiego #foodie

  • Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

  • Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

  • Blast from the past! @jetting.around @workmomtravels @travelingted #chicago

  • "Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

  • The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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  • I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

  • Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

  • With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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  • Just completed my second W Circuit at Torres del Paine in Chile's amazing Patagonia!  Here is a view that includes the towers that gove the park its name!  A wonderful trek!!!

  • Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

  • On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

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Hello, London!

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Like macarons?  Live in #Tampa?  This #foodie recommends this small business as the best macarons this side of Paris:  @diningondessert ! #dessert #heavenly

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Tacos El Gordo... mmm!  @tacoselgordo_ #sandiego #foodie

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Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more.  A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego

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Harbor tour of San Diego (2hrs) was worth every penny. Lots of military shipyards, great views of naval base sites, sailboats and more. A bit windy and cool but amazing. I really like this unique town! #sandiego @visitsandiego
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Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California

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Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island, off San Diego is quite an architectural gem. Visitors to its grounds are welcome, which is super cool. #SanDiego #California
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Blast from the past! @jetting.around @workmomtravels @travelingted #chicago

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"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

"Winter wonderland" before the heavier rain. By my house, streets and driveways are not iced over, but plants and my mailbox are showing some nice ice buildup.

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The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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#Chile #Patagonia #hiking #adventure #trekking #outdoors #windy #TdP

The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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#Chile #Patagonia #hiking #adventure #trekking #outdoors #windy #TdP

The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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#Chile #Patagonia #hiking #adventure #trekking #outdoors #windy #TdP

The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)! 
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The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia are no joke. The gusts can be severe but, often, they are just fun. However, they do a number on your hair when it comes time for pix! My buddy Mark wins the prize for his hair looking the most like the peaks of Torres del Paine (last pic)!
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I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

I dream of returning to this place to stay!  Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner.  She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile

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I dream of returning to this place to stay! Back in 2010, I spent 1 night at @cabalgatas_3_pasos in what felt like the middle of nowhere in #Patagonia. It was so peaceful, and the landscape and vistas majestic. At the end of my W Circuit #hike, we passed it and made a stop. I met the owner or, should I say "re" met the owner. She said she would have been the one working it back then. We checked the guest book, but apparently, I did not sign it. She says they now have Starlink connection, so perhaps a work remotely site in my future??? They also do horseriding (cabalgatas) and I think that would be amazing in this corner of Earth. #amazingchile
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Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit.  10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier.  I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!

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Some views of Glacier Grey from the mirador near Refugio Grey at the start of day 2 of the W Circuit. 10 yrs ago I did a great ice hike on this glacier; this ice hike requires a short ride on a zodiac, a walk along the moraine, and then a walk onto the glacier. I skipped it this time, but my buddy did it while I enjoyed this walk to the mirador and R&R at the refugio!
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11/15

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day.  This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name.  11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order.  As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet.  I will post some of those once I get them.  There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set! 
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking

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With the W Circuit of Torres del Paine now behind me, here is a quick recap of day 1 (which will NOT do it justice!). Strong winds and gray skies were the weather-of-the-day. This day took us from Refugio Paine Grande, where the boat dropped us off as we entered the park, to Refugio Grey by the massive glacier of the same name. 11km and approximately 4 hrs (with stops). Of course, aprés-hike beverages (piscola and Patagonia beer) were in order. As my phone was being used for AllTrails tracking which consumed my old phone's battery quicker, most photos were taken with my buddy's phone, and I don't have them yet. I will post some of those once I get them. There are a lot of amazing views not shown in this set!
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#Patagonia #tdp #wcircuit #hiking #trekking
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12/15

Just completed my second W Circuit at Torres del Paine in Chile's amazing Patagonia!  Here is a view that includes the towers that gove the park its name!  A wonderful trek!!!

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Just completed my second W Circuit at Torres del Paine in Chile's amazing Patagonia! Here is a view that includes the towers that gove the park its name! A wonderful trek!!!
2 months ago
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13/15

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

Back to my favorite spot on Eart:  Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia.  God's wonderful creation at its best!  Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey!  #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia

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Back to my favorite spot on Eart: Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia. God's wonderful creation at its best! Shout-out to the great staff at Refugio Grey! #Chile #hiking #Patagonia #TdP @torresdelpainenp @verticepatagonia
2 months ago
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14/15

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town:  parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.

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On an INSANELY burning hot day in Buenos Aires, we opt for a 9mi walk or so all along town: parks near AEP airport, the British Tower and San Martin Park, Caminito, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, la Casa Rosada (the equivalent of the US White House, but pink!), the Obelisk on the massive 9 de Julio Ave, etc.
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