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| Torres del Paine National Park (photo from Gadventures) |
At the time of starting this post, it’s Thursday evening, and I’m in my SQL database class where we’ve just started the topic of automation. Naturally, my limited attention span for databases has caused my mind to wander. And to where did it wander? Travelling. As Peru approaches, I’m getting quite excited! And even though I don’t know how the 4 day hike will go, I’m already convinced that I’m going to love it. So I began perusing the Gadventures website for other tours that speak to me. As I was looking at the plethora of tours among the many different regions of the world, two things became clear to me:
1) I love to hike.
2) I love South America.
My love of hiking is no secret- I live beside some of the most spectacular mountains in the world! And Peru will be my second trip to South America. The first visit was a Gadventures tour of Chile and Argentina called Southern Discovery, where I had some of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten, and fell in love with Argentinian Malbec wines. I remember drinking wine in the Maipo Valley of Santiago, experiencing the beauty of the Chilean Lake District, crossing the Andes to Bariloche, and exploring the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. Fantastic memories… *sigh*… but alas, I digress…
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| This was a gorgeous evening. Osorno Volcano 🙂 |
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| Excursion to Chiloe Island. I had some of the best salmon ever here! |
A little while ago, I was on FB and came across a photo from a friend, Ashley. She’s totally awesome, and someone who sees the positive in life while taking advantage of all the amazing things life has to offer. In fact, Ashley was my tour guide on another Gadventures tour I took- Costa Rica Quest, which was also an amazing tour that I would recommend to everyone and anyone wanting an intense week-long adventure. Anyway, back to the photo. She was somewhere that I had never seen. The mountains in the backdrop of her photo were incredible! I messaged her right away: “Where is this and how do I get there??” She responded shortly after. (Thanks for your response! :D). She was trekking in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Say whaa?, so I googled it. Oh My God. Naturally, trekking in Torres del Paine National Park was added to my list!
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| Torres del Paine National Park (photo from Gadventures) |
So which tour has sparked my fancy? Well, as the name of this blog post suggests, it’s the tour that will take me to The End of the Earth! After flying to Buenos Aires, the tour takes adventurers to Glacier National Park and Torres del Paine for some hiking before heading to Ushuaia, which is commonly regarded as the most southernmost city in the world. This it’s back to Buenos Aires for a final night on the town! Gawd, that sounds amazing. From the tour description:
“Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to experience one of the world’s most pristine wilderness settings, this challenging two-week adventure packages the region’s essential highlights into one incredible journey: explore Torres del Paine, encounter the Perito Moreno Glacier and hike Glacier National Park. With years of local experience, we employ the region’s best guides to reveal the extraordinary, bringing you to our exclusive campsites which provide stunning views of Patagonia. Prepare to be awed.”
Believe you me. I am prepared to be awed.
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| Torres del Paine National Park (photo from Gadventures) |
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| To The End of the Earth! |
HIKES & HAMSTRINGS 
Unless you are planning on taking a two week thinky adventure, you’d better believe I’m joining you on this trip. W00t!
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I do like my thinky adventures, but you know I’ll keep you posted, w00t!
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LOVE IT!!!! It really is an awesome trip 😀 When are you doing it?
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That’s a great question. I wish I could say soon, but I’ll have to wait for the finances to catch up :D.
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