Tag: 2011 South America

  • Patagonia in Colour

    Patagonia in Colour

    Please see my complementary post, Patagonia in Black and White. El Calafate Leica M9, Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, ISO 500, f/11, 1/125 sec El Calafate Leica M9, Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, ISO 160,…

  • Patagonia in Black and White

    Patagonia in Black and White

    The region of Patagonia covers both Chile and Argentina.  From Puerto Varas Chile we crossed the Andes to Bariloche Argentina. We then flew south to El Calafate and then drove to Torres del Paine, back…

  • World Heritage Sites

    World Heritage Sites

    I guess I’ve become a collector. A collector of World Heritage sites. I don’t really go out of my way to visit them, but if there is one near a destination I already have in…

  • Wine and Beverages

    Wine and Beverages

    Both Argentina and Chile are well known for their wineries.   Prior to leaving for this trip we spent several months in training trying different Chilean and Argentinean wines each week.  I have not found one…

  • Air Show at Vina del Mar

    Air Show at Vina del Mar

    From Santiago we took a day-trip to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso.  I was more interested to see Valparaiso as it is a world heritage site; the rest of the group were more interested in…