Hiking in the Chacabuco Valley, Aisen Province, near Cochrane, Chile

Above the Tomkins’ Lodge, behind the bluff is a series of lagoons….

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Two condors fly in parallel formation above our heads when we get to their flat plateau – they have this breathtaking view of glacial mountains in all directions!

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The thin white line that is across the ravine is a long bridge built by the Tomkins 5 miles into the parkland to enable crossing the river.

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But here we are left to wade across. Luckily the water is low today. This dog decided to walk with us for the day!

20160306 ravineLooking across the Chacabuco Valley. While less dramatic than the Torres del Paine, it is now completely absent of any farming, so the guanacos are thriving.

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Sunshine at 4 pm February 29! on the other side of the world from “home”.

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