Some of my favourite finds during our two day camping trip to Laguna Torre, returning via a Laguna Capri. The Torrent Duck obviously has it's own post. I love the light that shines through the Lenga forests here. Fire-eyed Diucon Dark-bellied Cinclodes House Wren Patagonian Sierra Finch White-browed Ground Tyrant Rufous-collared Sparrow Austral Thrush White-crested […]
Talk about a lucky day in Patagonia! We were treated to the spectacular sight of not one, but two stunning male Torrent Ducks riding the rapids of the Río Fitzroy. These aren't your average pond ducks! These are the white-water kayakers of the avian world, true specialists, built to thrive in the fast-flowing rivers of […]
Sometimes, the most challenging part of an adventure isn't a gruelling hike or a blizzard on a pass—it's the patience required when your plans are put on hold. Today was a lesson in exactly that. A familiar feeling of frustration crept in as we, once again, had to postpone our long-awaited trip into the mountains. […]
Some of my favourite finds from a potter about town. I've been feeling pretty rough with some bug I've caught, I'm hopeful I'm over the worst now so I'm catching up with some pictures. The first picture, not the greatest of pictures as this was a long way off but it tells a story. These […]
Greetings from the bottom of the world, where the weather is as predictable as a coin flip and the beer is cheaper than a decent cup of coffee. First, a mission statement. We’re not here to sell you a lie. You won't find a single photo of us, tanned and serene, doing yoga on a […]
Some of my favourite finds today from a circular walk just by town. American Kestrel White-browed Ground Tyrant Andean Condor Spectacled Duck Chilean Flicker
Another day, another slow pace: just 8km in 5 hours. But today, we have some pretty good excuses. Our first detour was to the Mirador de Cóndores. After an hour of watching a playful group of Kestrels with no condors in sight, we were about to give up. Then, as if on cue, a lone […]
A symphony of artisanal, sun-dried durum wheat pappardelle, generously enveloped in a slow-cooked passata di pomodoro. This foundation is elevated by a confit of sweet, translucent gold shallots, offering a delicate sweetness that harmonises with the tender, hand selected broccoli florets, roasted to al dente perfection. The dish is a testament to the beauty of […]
Today marked a little shift in our Patagonian adventure. We said a temporary goodbye to the wonderful Gabriella at the Hotel Confin Patagonico (thanks to Claudia and Jorge who gave us a fantastic deal – ¡mil gracias!) and moved to a new base camp. Through their recommendation, we’re now settled into a compact and brilliant […]
Patagonia is known for its ferocious winds. Today they were generally light but there were occasional strong gusts. Kiersten took advantage of this to give her hair some styling. Your browser does not support the video tag.
