Happy Halloween!!! It is so weird that today is Halloween. There were a few Halloween-ish parties in Buenos Aires, but nothing like at home. How I miss the pumpkins, apple cider, costume contests and trick or treating!!! Last week I tried to explain Halloween to my European classmates and the most difficult part was explaining the orgins. Who cares about the origins of Halloween? It's just fun and a great way to celebrate fall! Anyway, this year I am dressed up as an excited backpacker in search of a great adventure :)
After a great night with friends I shlepped myself to the airport early early this morning en route to El Calafate. I slept most of the way and woke up just in time to see the glaciers out the window before landing. WOW. This country is incredible. Last weekend I had no words for Iguazu and I'm at a loss again. My hostel overlooks the most incredibly turquoise lake I have ever seen. Upon arrival I put my Spanish to good use and organized plans for the next few days. This evening I am going to an estancia to hike and enjoy some regional cuisine. I am so far south that apparently it doesn't get dark til 10pm...so funny! It is crazy to think that I am so close to Antarctica. Blows my mind. Tomorrow I am going on a Big Ice tour that should be awesome. We leave early for the Parque National Los Glaciares, trek and photo in the forest that overlooks the glaciars, board a boat to cross the lake, then spend the afternoon hiking with crampons on the ice!!! I cannot wait! Monday I'm headed to El Chalten for more hiking. Adventure, here I come :)
Right now I'm going to town to rent some serious winter clothes. The wind is ripping through the mountains and the temp is approx. 30 degrees. Oy. Yesterday it was 87 in Buenos Aires. Climate shock.
My camera battery is charged, I have warm socks and I'm ready to have an incredible time. I miss the festivities of Halloween, but I really can't complain. In the words of my favorite waterbottle, ¨Life is Good.¨
¡Feliz Día de Brujas! ¡Ser seguros y diviértete!
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