Antarctica, Patagonia, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro (TK/CA-J)
Mar 15, 2014, 8:38 am
#16
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Puerto Natales
After flying back from King George Island to Punta Arenas, we went to Puerto Natales to go to Torres del Paine National Park. There isn’t really much attractions within the town itself but is rather quaint.
Guanaco
Torres del Paine
Lago Grey
Guanaco
Torres del Paine
Lago Grey
Mar 15, 2014, 8:39 am
#17
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Perito Moreno
The next day we took a coach tour from Puerto Natales to visit Perito Moreno in Argentina and after we stayed at El Calafate. As a warning to most travelers that are thinking of something like this, the bus ride was approximately 8 hrs and it is a very long day if you are planning to go back to Puerto Natales on the same day. Also, try to have some Argentinean Peso because the exchange rate at for the park entrance was excessive.
Perito Moreno
Surrounding area of Perito Moreno
Perito Moreno
Surrounding area of Perito Moreno
Mar 15, 2014, 9:36 am
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Nice report with some stunning pictures!
Food on TK looks FAN-TAS-TIC as usual, perhaps the main reason why they are my favorite airline. Too bad about getting the old product on the A340 all the way, as it must've been a pretty long journey. But I agree with your seat mate, lying on the side is the most comfortable sleeping position and I too managed to get 6 hours of undisturbed sleep when I flew them.
Looking forward to the rest!
Food on TK looks FAN-TAS-TIC as usual, perhaps the main reason why they are my favorite airline. Too bad about getting the old product on the A340 all the way, as it must've been a pretty long journey. But I agree with your seat mate, lying on the side is the most comfortable sleeping position and I too managed to get 6 hours of undisturbed sleep when I flew them.
Looking forward to the rest!
Mar 15, 2014, 6:20 pm
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wow I did most of this in Dec last year except Antarctica - it looks spectacular!
Did you find your trip tiring though? I found patagonia to rather tiring due to the long transits to each of the sites. Lots of early mornings and bumpy terrains
Did you find your trip tiring though? I found patagonia to rather tiring due to the long transits to each of the sites. Lots of early mornings and bumpy terrains
Mar 16, 2014, 7:53 am
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, so it may not have tired me out as much. If I do get a chance to go to Patagonia again, I would want to spend a bit more time hiking. Also, about 1/3 to half of my travels are coach tours (asian style - where they wake you up around 6am and get to the hotel around 9pm), so that might a trained me a bit with the early mornings and long transits 
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Mar 16, 2014, 7:55 am
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As most people here have raved about this lounge, so I was quite excited that I would get a chance to visit. I had my onward boarding pass from the check-in in Guangzhou so I just scanned my boarding pass and I was let into the lounge.
Entrance to CIP
Breakfast spread
Just some observations:
When I arrived around 5:30am, there were still quite a lot of seats that were still available. However, around 6-8, there is a morning rush and pretty much the whole place is completely filled and is extremely difficult to find a seat. After 8am, some of the passengers depart and there are spaces available.
Entrance to CIP
Breakfast spread
Just some observations:
When I arrived around 5:30am, there were still quite a lot of seats that were still available. However, around 6-8, there is a morning rush and pretty much the whole place is completely filled and is extremely difficult to find a seat. After 8am, some of the passengers depart and there are spaces available.