We made it to the Futaleufú border crossing
We spent a couple of rest days in Futaleufú and found ice cream!!
We camped beside the River Futaleufú at Puerto Espolon
We camped beside the River Futaleufú at Puerto Espolon
Views on our way to the Carreterra Austral
Cycling from Futaleufú to the Carreterra Austral the road continued unpaved and rough
The lovely Lake House, near Futaleufú
The fast flowing River Futaleufú – a favourite of white water rafters!
River Futaleufú
On the way to Villa Santa Lucia
On the way to Villa Santa Lucia and the Carreterra Austral
Cycling from Futaleufú to the Carreterra Austral
Cycling from Futaleufú to the Carreterra Austral
The fast flowing River Futaleufú – a favourite of white water rafters!
The fast flowing River Futaleufú
We camped beside the serene Lake Yelcho
We camped beside the serene Lake Yelcho
Our hostess’ house beside Lake Yelcho
Unforgettable sunrise over Lake Yelcho
Zona de Acampar – Camping Zone!
Our hostess kindly let us fill up our water bottles before we set off
Yeah! We made it to the Carreterra Austral!
Not the warmest … only 13 degrees
The Carreterra Austral followed the River Frio (the River ‘Cold’)
Good facilities and a paved road … our first day on the Carretera Austral was not what we expected!
This roadside accommodation was too inviting to pass up on a cold, wet day!
Beautiful scenery on the way to La Junta
Fuel for cyclists!
Camping in style!
Our campsite for the evening came with a roof!
Our campsite for the evening came with a roof!
Jo fighting the head wind on the way to Puyuhuapi
Tsunami Zone sign at Puyuhuapi
Interesting architecture in chilly Puyuhuapi
Views on our way to Parque Nacional Queulat
Views on our way to Parque Nacional Queulat
Back on dirt roads on our way to Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
The glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
The glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking back from the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
The glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
The glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
The glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Hiking to the glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat
Tough going on the Carreterra Austral
Beautiful lakes greeted us around many corners!
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
Beautiful lakes on our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
Mountain views along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
David on our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
Mountains, greenery and rivers = Carreterra Austral!
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
On our way to Coyhaique along the Carreterra Austral
Church at Villa Amengual
On our way to Laguna de las Torres
Camping beside Laguna de Las Torres
Camping beside Laguna de Las Torres
Camping beside Laguna de Las Torres
Boiled eggs – fuel for cyclists!
Views on the way to Coyhaique
On the way to Coyhaique
On the way to Coyhaique
Camping Las Torres del Simpson
The lure of Homemade bread and wifi!
The lovely campground, Camping Las Torres del Simpson
The lovely campground, Camping Las Torres del Simpson
Camping Las Torres del Simpson
Waterfall on the way to Coyhaique
Shrine to San Sebastian on the way to Coyhaique
Shrine to San Sebastian on the way to Coyhaique
Views on the way to Coyhaique
Our campground in Coyhaique
The little town of Coyhaique
98km to Villa Cerro Castillo
Views on the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
On the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
On the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
On the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
On the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
On the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
David on the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
David beside Lake Chiguay
Lake Chiguay
Camping at Lake Chiguay
Our Conaf Campsite at Lake Chiguay
Our Conaf Campsite at Lake Chiguay
Our Conaf Campsite at Lake Chiguay
Setting out from our campground at Lake Chiguay
Chilly and wet conditions on the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
Chilly and wet conditions on the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
Chilly and wet conditions on the way to Villa Cerro Castillo
We made it to Villa Cerro Castillo
We found a lovely warm cafe to warm up in at Villa Cerro Castillo
Our campground in Villa Cerro Castillo
Our campground in Villa Cerro Castillo
Majestic Cerro Castillo
On our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
David on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Leaving Villa Cerro Castillo it was all dirt roads to the end of the Carretera Austral …
On our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Bumpy and dusty riding on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Cerro Castillo
Road works along the Carreterra Austral
Waiting at the first road block
Tough going on the Carreterra Austral
Tough going on the Carreterra Austral
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Villa Cerro Castillo
Views like this! Laguna Verde
Magic views along the Carreterra Austral
Along the Carreterra Austral
Lunch time!
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Making ourselves comfortable while the road was closed!
More road blocks …
Making ourselves comfortable while the road was closed!
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Views on our way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Our wild campsite on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo – not the best really ….
Our wild campsite on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo – not the best really ….
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Pretty beetle
We expected more campsites like this along the Carreterra Austral
Bumble bees were everywhere!
Bumble bees were everywhere!
Our fabulous campsite on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Our fabulous campsite on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Leaving our favourite campsite
Leaving our favourite campsite
Leaving our favourite campsite
Leaving our favourite campsite
Leaving our favourite campsite
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
The majestic Lake General Carrera
The majestic Lake General Carrera
The majestic Lake General Carrera
Waterfall on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Waterfall on the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Cycling beside Lake General Carrera
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Cycling beside Lake General Carrera
Cycling beside Lake General Carrera
Cycling beside Lake General Carrera
Cycling beside Lake General Carrera
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquillo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquillo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Jo on our boat ride to see the marble caves
Jo on our boat ride to see the marble caves
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Marble caves near Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Our campground -
Bellavista Hospedaje and Camping in Puerto Rio Tranquilo
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
The gorgeous Lake Grand Carrera
Enjoying the views on the way to Cochrane
Enjoying the views on the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
The views don’t get much better than this!
The views don’t get much better than this!
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
Views on the way to Cochrane
Rippio – wash board … not fun to cycle on!!
Our wonderful home for the night at Bahia Catalina
Our wonderful home for the night at Bahia Catalina
Our wonderful home for the night at Bahia Catalina
Our wonderful home for the night at Bahia Catalina
Views of Lake Grand Carrera from Bahia Catalina
Views of Lake Grand Carrera from Bahia Catalina
Ready to leave Bahia Catalina
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
Lake Bertrand
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
The other campground 10-15km further along the Carreterra Austral
Lake Bertrand
On the way to Cochrane
Lake Bertrand
Lake Bertrand
We came across this Refugio for Cyclists on the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
The confluence of the Rivers Baker and Neff – wonderful to see!
The confluence of the Rivers Baker and Neff – wonderful to see!
The confluence of the Rivers Baker and Neff – wonderful to see!
The confluence of the Rivers Baker and Neff – wonderful to see!
The confluence of the Rivers Baker and Neff
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
Views on the way to Cochrane
On the way to Cochrane
Welcome to Cochrane
This little kitten was fascinated by our panniers!
This little kitten was fascinated by our panniers!
This little kitten was fascinated by our panniers!
Leaving Cochrane we were befriended by two lovely trail dogs!
Jo and the trail dog
Jo and the trail dog
On the way to Villa O’Higgins
Our trail dogs!
On the way to Villa O’Higgins
Our dry home for the night!
I was very relieved to see this sign!!
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
Miserable weather on our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
Water stop!
Fly fisherman
Nearly there …
On our way to Villa O’Higgins
We made it to the end of the Carreterra Austral!!
Our boat from Villa O’Higgins
Disembarking from the boat, ready for the border crossing
Disembarking from the boat, ready for the border crossing
On our way to the infamous border crossing
Camping in the garden of a hostel in the border town of Río Don Guillermo
Camping in the garden of a hostel in the border town of Río Don Guillermo
Camping in the garden of a hostel in the border town of Río Don Guillermo
On our way to Puerto Natales
These little shelters were a welcome respite from the wind – and a sign of the wealth in the area
Puerto Natales here we come!
On our way to Puerto Natales
Views on our way to Puerto Natales
Views on our way to Puerto Natales
On our way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
On the way to Puerto Natales
The pizzas at Base Camp (Erratic Rock) were a real treat for hungry cyclists!
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Overlooking Pehoe Lake
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 2: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Frances Glacier
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – View from the Britanico Lookout
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – View from Frances Valley
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 3: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Overlooking Lago Nordenskjold
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 4: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 5: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 5: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 5: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 5: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Jo and the Glacier before Los Perros Camp
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – The Glacier before Los Perros Camp
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 6: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – David climbing up to the Pass
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – We made it to the top of the Pass!!!
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – We made it to the top of the Pass!!!
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – On top of the Pass overlooking Glacier Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Stunning Glacier Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Stunning Glacier Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – On the way to Camp Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Stunning Glacier Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine – Stunning Glacier Grey
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 7: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Day 8: Hiking the Q Loop – Torres del Paine
Post hike drinks!
Milodon statue, Puerto Natales
On our way to Morro Chico
On our way to Morro Chico
On our way to Morro Chico
These little bus stops made good break spots and provided much needed shelter from the wind
On our way to Morro Chico
On our way to Morro Chico
Our home for the night in Morro Chico … not much to look at, but at least it offered some wind protection
Our home for the night in Morro Chico … not much to look at, but at least it offered some wind protection
We saw rheas on our way to Punta Arenas
We saw rheas on our way to Punta Arenas
We saw rheas on our way to Punta Arenas
We saw rheas on our way to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
Nice looking cafe in Villa Tehuelches … pity it was closed
On our way to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
Monumento al Viento, Monument to the wind near Punta Arenas
Monumento al Viento, Monument to the wind near Punta Arenas
Monumento al Viento, Monument to the wind near Punta Arenas
Monumento al Viento, Monument to the wind near Punta Arenas
Our wild camp on the way to Punta Arenas – I loved this campsite!
Our wild camp on the way to Punta Arenas
Views from our wild camp on the way to Punta Arenas
Ready to leave our wild camp and cycle to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
A shrine on the way to Punta Arenas
Cold and windy on our way to Punta Arenas
Cold and windy on our way to Punta Arenas
On our way to Punta Arenas
We stopped at this service area for some hot breakfast and coffee, but there was nothing open!
There is free camping at Parque Chabunco, a little way out of Punta Arenas, but we continued onto the town
Jo cycling into Porvenir
Our ferry from Punta Arenas to Porvenir
Welcome to Porvenir
Yeah – we made it to Porvenir!
On our way to the border and San Sebastian
There were pink flamingos in these lakes
On our way to the border and San Sebastian
More gravel roads on our way to the border and San Sebastian
On our way to the border and San Sebastian
Views on our way to the border and San Sebastian
On our way to the border and San Sebastian
On our way to the border and San Sebastian
We stopped for a chat with this nice motor biker on our way to the border and San Sebastian
We camped beside the road here with the Canadian cyclists – safety in numbers!
Wind swept trees on our way to the border and San Sebastian
Wind swept tree on our way to the border and San Sebastian
Wind swept tree on our way to the border and San Sebastian
‘Mejor en bici’ – ‘Bike is better’!
Guanacos on our way to the border
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Bali – January 2012
