Lago Puelo is an easy 30-minute bus ride from El Bolson. The day I went there were cenizas (aka ashes), but I still enjoyed relaxing on the beach for a while. I could not see the beautiful view everyone raves about. But I did like the silhouettes of the kids playing in the lake with […]
Feels Like Home in El Bolson
It is hard to pinpoint what it is about this place. There is a sign in the center of town that says, “En El Bolson el magico es la naturaleza.” (In El Bolson, the magic is nature.) Yes, the setting is beautiful. Lots of green trees, snow-capped mountains, a beautiful river. Yes, my hostel is […]
Will Hike for Beer
After my experience at Buena Birra in Buenos Aires, the brewmaster Ariel told me that I had to try the craft beers in Patagonia. He gave me a list, and that was one of the things I planned to do during my evenings in El Bolson. But the days are for hiking. I have to […]
Foto of the Week from … El Bolson – Patagonian Lamb
I was told by Jeff from Career Break Secrets that I had to try the lamb when I got to Patagonia. So I did. Cordero Patagónico I am not sure that I have ever had lamb before. This was pretty good (one of the few things you can get in Argentina that is not fried […]
The Hardest 34 Kilometers
You know that I’m a gym rat, and it is important to me to stay fit while traveling, especially because I have a lot of trekking in my upcoming travels. When I found out I could ride a bike out to the sea lion reserve at Punta Loma, I was excited. I was warned by […]
Have You Seen the Whales Show?
After the first amazing experience seeing penguins and elephant seals with Categoría Patagonia tours, I went on a second full-day tour of Peninsula Valdez. We saw a lot of great stuff, but I’m going to go straight to the highlight of the tour. Southern Right Whales The Southern Right Whales are here June through December. […]
Foto of the Week from … Peninsula Valdes – Lines and Contrast
I took a tour of Peninsula Valdes (near Puerto Madryn). I was here to see the wildlife, but I was amazed by the landscape. I like the lines of this photo and the contrast between the bright blue sky and the white, dry rock and sand. More to come on my incredible experience at Peninsula […]
What Exactly Is An Elephant Seal?
Right after my amazing experience seeing penguins in their natural habitat for the first time, the tour took us to Isla Escondida. As Hernan approached the beach on the rocky path, he explained that this is a public beach and fills with people from the nearby town of Trelew on the weekends. Since we arrived […]
A Million Penguins… And I Took a Photo of Each One!
I have to be honest and admit that I was sad to leave behind my life in Buenos Aires. I got sucked in again, but this time it was more about the people. I also wondered if I would have trouble adjusting to the hostel life again. I hoped seeing some penguins in their natural […]
How I Lived in Buenos Aires for $1000 a Month
When I first arrived in Buenos Aires back in March of this year, I was shocked by the prices. I had just finished traveling through Central America where I could get a night in a wonderful hostel for US$6 and a good meal for US$3.00. I had been to Buenos Aires back in 2009 for […]
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