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| Puerto Montt |
There were various options on how to continue south towards the end of the continent. I eventually decided to take a ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales. Covering about 1500km, this ferry ride is relatively expensive for a simple traveler and I would miss riding the Carretera Austral which is a very well known bike touring route. On the other hand it is a fantastic journey through the Southern Fjords of Patagonia. During tourist season the ferry leaves every Friday and takes four days and three nights. We were very lucky to have almost perfect weather for the four day boat ride, which as I was told never happens. I do not have any regrets about my decision because it turned out to be a very enjoyable and trip, there is something about traveling on water that can have a distinct transformative effect. The highlight of the trip was taking a side tour down a dead end fjord to visit a massive glacier that joined the ocean.
What's the next destination? To do some trekking in the famed Torres del Paine National Park...
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| route from P.Montt to P.Natales |
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| on the way to P.Montt |
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| Volcan Osorno |
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| boarding Navimag ferry P.Montt |
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| leaving the harbor |
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| approaching glacier |
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| enjoying a Pisco Sour on the top-deck |
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| arriving in Puerto Natales |
