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Saturday, October 9, 2010

First Experiences in Calafate

Here is Lago Argentino, I think the largest lake in Argentina.  Anyone want to confirm for us? ;-)  The water rises in the Spring and Summer; you can see it's still a bit low now.   We were so excited to see our first ice bergs scattered and floating all over the lake.  We are on the opposite end of the lake and the chips float on down where we are by the town of Calafate.  They get much larger and more spectacular as we traveled to the glacier's edge.

Who knows what this plant is? 2 points and a jar of dulce de leche if you can name the bush!
Even though Perito Moreno glacier is in the distance, it is honestly breathtaking when you first see it.  And if you could bottle the fresh air - it would have a larger market than the ECO water you get from the streams here.


A little bit closer-- and how about the clouds for dramatic effect?

Yes, we are being touristy here.  This could be your Christmas card picture!
Back on the bus to the vessel that will take us right up on the glacier!  Watch for our favorite photos of different shapes of glacier surfaces.   My favorite is the one that reminds me of a giant box of french fries!