One of the main reasons to come to Patagonia is to see the Glaciers. There are actually several glaciers in the region but the most important one has got to be Perito Moreno. Named after Argentina’s greatest explorers and founder of the world famous glacier. What makes it famous is it’s size. It’s almost as big as Buenos Aires and it is also quite accessible by either land or water. Today we would be doing a bit of both. The national forest where the Iceberg is located is quite a number of hours to drive but when we got there it was quite the view! Ice as far as your eyes could see!
Woke up bright and early and saw a beautiful rainbow! This is indeed a very good omen.
We took a catamaran ferry that made us closer to the ice and presented the most spectacular vista’s of nature. It was as if Fire and Ice met and created the most amazing sculptural formations that I have ever seen. The ice alone is quite a spectacle as it’s almost as tall as a 50 story building. Every now and then you would hear the ice crack and very loud booming sounds would emanate from the ice. The sad part about all this is that the ice is melting due to climate change and no one is sure till when this all will last? I for one am deeply blessed to have been able to see this with my very own eyes!
Serenity.
I could just sit in front of this all day and medicate.
Nix and I loving the rainbow!
Robby doing his thang! LOL!
One more with the rainbow!
OK! Ako na rin na ki emote! LOL!
What do you guys like better? Sepia?
Or coloured?
The views are changing.
This is where you can see the ice for the very first time.
Lots of tourist's that day.
Ice as far as the eyes can see.
Nix and I loving the cold!
Cannot wait to see the ice closer.
Right after the boat ride we went to an area where you could view the ice from another angle. They built a viewing deck that you cold walk on giving you a birds eye view of the ice. It was spectacular! I for one really enjoyed it as I love the cold and the icy air nipping at my face was really a treat. Robby and Nix were with me the whole time however they don’t like the cold as much as I do so in many ways we had various degrees of enjoyment! LOL! The photos really tell it all! One of the true highlights of our trip was visiting Perito Moreno.
We took a catamaran to check the views out.
Exciting!
In a few hours we were closer.
Fire and Ice!
Happy to be feel a bit like an explorer.
Nix with the ice formations.
Incredible.
Robby could almost touch it!
NIx and I getting closer to the ice.
Explorers much?!
I love it here!
This is how we look from a far.
Ice-scapes!
Nix with the king of Shmize!
After the boat ride we went to an area where you could see the glacier from a birds eye view.
The temperature immediately dropped a couple more degrees.
It was worth the cold!
with my BFF!
OMG!
The eyes says it all! LOL!
AMAZING!
Another angle!
Close up detail.
AMAZING!
Nix and I closer to the ice.
WOW!
Feeling like an eskimo levels.
I love this shot!
Us heading back.
another angle of this amazing iceberg.
The viewing decks.
Into the woods.
Spotted a back pack pattern I love!
Happy to be able to do this!
Bye Iceberg!
We then headed to town and decided to check out the artesian stalls.
It's fun coming here and seeing what they do.
We the stopped for a pre dinner drink.
Log cabin levels?!
Dinner time!
Patagonian pizza! LOL!
HUGS,
RAJO!
Wow the glaciers are amazing!
Thanks for the pics, it seems nakapunta narin ako dun at nakita ang mga glaciers hehe
Hope that they would last long, for future generations to see and appreciate
Thank you for the comment! I really appreciate it!!!!
Wow Rajo !!!!! This is so surreal … AMAZING!
Wow all around! Is the ice really blue-ish? Wish I could go here before the ice melts. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks for sharing. I always visit your site for your amazing photos. And good vibes.
Sad to know that the glaciers are melting due to climate change. Years of neglect and abuse have finally caught up with us. Hopefully ma experience ko man lang siya before it totally goes away. Still, thanks Mr. Rajo for sharing your pictures with your readers. Very delightful and informative at the same time. Keep it up!
Enjoyed viewing your photos. I imagine you getting inspired by glacial sculptures – we might just see them on your designs soon
Hiking this glacier was the highlight of my visit there, especially after being handed scotch on the rocks – with ice literally from the ancient ice itself!
YES! That was indeed a highlight of our trip! Ice from the ancient ice shelf cocktail! Winner! Thank you for the comments.
Hi Rajo,
HOw did you get from Buenos Aires to Perito Moreno and how long did it take? Love the photos. Will follow in your footsteps this October. JOJO
awesome Glacier pics Rajo! now I’m inspired to make this a bucket list goal! Nice clothes as well =)