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Report from October 11, 2023
On Wednesday, Erica, Greggy, Sasha, and I took the 6-mile hike to gawk at Cerro Torre in El Chalten, Argentina.
The plan was for Erica and I to get married there at Laguna Torre.
Greggy was the officiate, and Sasha was the witness and ring bearer.
Cerro Torre (10,262′) is one of the mountains of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in South America. It is located in Argentina and Chile, west of Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén). The peak is the highest of a four mountain chain: the other peaks are Torre Egger (2,685 m (8,809 ft)), Punta Herron, and Cerro Standhardt. The top of the mountain often has a mushroom of rime ice, formed by the constant strong winds, increasing the difficulty of reaching the actual summit. – Wikipedia
Day #8 Details:
- Miles Driven: 0
- Total Miles Driven: 1,300
- Hours of Driving: 0
- Latitude: 49.3ºS → 49.3ºS
- Good Food Eaten: La Tapera – incredible everything…
- Lodging: Guer Aike – epic tiny homes with full views of the Fitz Roy Towers
We performed our gratitude ceremony in front of the towers.
Our relationship is very unique, like the towers.
After exchanging rings and finalizing the ceremony, we stayed a while and imbibbed the impressive scenery.
The hike home saw improving weather and easy strolling.
Our wedding dinner was at my favorite restaurant here, La Tapera.
Chipo, the owner, is a genius, and every dish is exquisite, delicate, and very affordable.
A new chapter has begun, and celebrating in this place with these people made the experience transformative.
Thanks, Argentina, Greggy, and Sasha!
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari 2023
- Day #1 = Bariloche to Skiing La Hoya in Esquel, Argentina
- Day #2 = Esquel, ARG to Puyuhuapi, Chile | Flipping Our Raft in Class IV Rapids
- Day #3 = Puyuhuapi, Chile to Coyhaique Chile | Jungle Hike to Hanging Glacier Waterfall
- Day #4 = Coyhaique, Chile → Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile | Skiing El Fraile & The Ripping Winds of Cerro Castillo
- Day #5 = Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile → Perito Moreno, Argentina | The Legendary Marble Caves of Lake General Carrera
- Day #6 = Perito Moreno, ARG → El Chalten, ARG | Flamingos & Fuzzy Llamas
- Day #7 = Skiing Powder on Cerro Creston in El Chalten, Argentina in the Shadow of the Fitz Roy Towers
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