Goodbye Colombia, hello Argentina. Reflecting on the silent power of solo trekking in Patagonia and the “unbearable heartache” of a trip nearing its end.
El Chaltén – Day 1: The Trekking Capital
Arriving in the dust and wind of El Chaltén. A day of 40-hour vigils, steep climbs for golden hour views, and a serendipitous encounter with a pair of owls.
Bariloche – Day 4: Lakes and Legends
Tracing the rhapsody of blues along the Circuito Chico. A day of 360-degree Andean vistas, parasitic fungi, and the curious ghost stories of Little Switzerland.
Bariloche – Day 1 & 2: The Switzerland of Argentina
Trading the Drake Passage for the rose-covered streets of Bariloche. A slow transition to Argentina’s Switzerland, built on chocolate, beer, and deep fatigue.