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Salud! A Whisky with glacier ice please!

9/29/2013

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Patagonia was the splurge part of my holiday, staying at Eolo Patagonia's Spirit. It is out of town, on the way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, and it is a worthwhile option with really pleasant staff, amenities and food, and lovely views of the surrounding area. The horses though are even lovelier! If you like horses. (See photo of photogenic Electra below.)

My first afternoon was spent riding Electra, being lead by a guide, learning about the flora and fauna of the area, (saw some flamingoes) and tasting mate as well as learning about the ritual behind it. it was difficult for me to adjust to riding gaucho style, as I am familiar with the dressage style, but my guide had picked Electra who coped well with my riding technique, or lack thereof!

The second (1st full day) was spent visiting Perito Moreno Glacier. With an early start (photo from my bedroom window as the sun started it's ascent), we were the first group to commence the ascent. Not just visiting, the tour included a  hike along a section of the glacier, a break for lunch, and then a visit to the glacier viewing deck where spectators sit and watch the icebergs calving. Before our departure from hiking the glacier, we were offered whisky on glacier ice - taken straight from the glacier, or glacial water on ice, which I went for. Lovely! 

An absolutely spectacular area of Patagonia to visit.
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