Up early again (this time we did make breakfast) and then off to a different port (1 1/2 hours away) to get on a boat beside the Perito Mereno Glacier (the famous one - probably as it is the most accessible).
After alghting and heading to the ice, we had crampons strapped to our feet.We then set off onto the Glacier.
A Glacier to trek upon
T (Antarctic explorer Wiseman) and I had not done our shoes up tightly, so we were a bit uncomfortable until the first stop. This made us the slowest. Our guide then decided to promote T to "co-pilot", which meant she had to follow him.
Antarctic explorer Wiseman trekking on a Glacier
After tying shoelaces more tightly (schoolboy error) we were marching as fast as the best of them.
A bar with a unique location
In fact, towards the end of the trek, T was practically running - for some reason.
Filling the ice bucket
On this occasion, I had ice in my whisky. It wasn't a single malt, so I didn't worry too much.
After the drinkies, we returned to the boat and then were taken by coach to a lookout point, an hour there passed in no time at all.
Pictures cannot capture the scale of this thing, nor does it even try to recall this most impressive demonstration of the power of nature - so, I would recommend a visit in person.
And home to a well earned bath.
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