4. Perito Moreno Glacier
Here are pictures from my trip to see Perrito Moreno glacier. It is located 80 km west of El Calafate. I was hoping for better weather, but it was raining. That didn't stop me from going. But it was cloudy and the light wasn't too good for taking good pictures. The glacier itself is huge. It is one of the few glaciers in the world, which is actually growing. It is very touristy there with many people around. It is a living organism, constantly moving and breaking apart. Back in El Calafate I was treated to one of the most beautiful sunset.
Leaving soggy El Chalten
30k km since I left home and still going south
El Calafate is the other side of the lake
cool truck
the glacier
few bikers are here
the glacier is huge
the front of the glacier is 70 m tall
the glacier's size compare to a tourist boat
the boat stays at least 200 m from the glacier
impressive
a few kayakers
their safety boat
where should we go?
A meeting
small floater are several time bigger then the boat
a viewing platform
a chunk of ice the size of an apartment building is coming down
aftermath
another piece is coming down
a maze
the sunset
absolutely beautiful