The group is now making their way up to Bariloche, where they will prepare for their ascent. This will be the most physically strenuous part of this phase, but Lucy says they are all up for it. We all wish you good luck from back in Chile and from where ever your families and friends [...]
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The group has been making their way along the Lago Puelo, camping and doing some community service. Although they are in Argentina we are getting regular updates, and the group is doing very well, and each day students are developing their leadership skills. Sebastian says they are really preforming well at their daily tasks.
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Welcome to Argentina! The group has crossed over and is now on the Argentine side of the Patagonia. Still deep with in the Andes the group will hike to a mountain-top lake and camp out. Words that they will learn very fast while in Argentina include “Che!” and “Parrilla”. We would just like to give [...]
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The group has made it to the Argentinian/Chilean border safe and sound and tomorrow starts their Argentina phase. The Chilean side of the Northern Patagonia has only begun their trekking through the peaks and valleys of the Andes mountains. Blistered but not beaten, tired but relentless, the group marches on with their fearless leaders as [...]
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The group reached the glacier yesterday and were in awe. The glaciers of the Patagonia contain some of the world’s largest. Its an amazing sight, especially for those who have never seen a glacier. The groups was left with two thoughts: 1 – that they are so very small in comparison to something so magnificent. [...]
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The group continues along the rivers and should reach the glacier tomorrow. Everything is going well, and spirits are still very high as the group starts to learn about their surroundings a little. Not only have they been learning some spanish every day – which is easy with a couple native spanish-speakers in the group [...]
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After two days of hiking and minimal pain – just a couple blisters – the group made good distance along the river. Lucy and Sebastian say the group was amazed with the setting that they’ve started out in. For this phase of the hiking trip, the group will be heading to an amazing glacier of [...]
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It was a VERY early morning here at the Puelo base, as students set out on their hiking phase which is expected to be 3 weeks long. They will start on the Puelo Circuit, which will take them along rivers, to glaciers, and into Argentina as they explore the Northern Patagonia. For friends and families [...]
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Here at the Puelo Base, the students have been getting certified in first aid, before they start their course. This is very important for their safety during this 75 day course. Ciara Legato, a certified EMT from the U.S., is teaching this course and says she feels that this group will be ready after finishing [...]
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Today was a fantastic day in Puerto Montt. The students really loved the quaintness of this city, the local artesania in the markets, and its location right along the water’s edge. The students have fast become a group. The vibe is definitely positive and everyone is excited. Some quick introductions to this group: Anthony, 21, [...]
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