Wild Pantanal!

…little north of Pocone. This was a popular locals’ river beach that was recommended by the www.landcruisingadventure.com folks. We spent the next two nights bush camping on the side of the Transpatanaira road. We picked flat areas off the road and away from any water. The caymans come out of the water at night and stroll around. Next, we did three nights on the property of Hotel Porto Jofre on the bank of Rio Cuiaba (Cuiaba River). We finished wi… Continue reading

Whatโ€™s in a name

…s much like you would a horse – at least that’s what I’ve read. We’ve been test-driving some options. There was “Tony the truck” which did not communicate the fact that the taco is a lady. We tried “Ellie”, short for elephant. That was a little too close to a certain niece, and I don’t really think the taco epitomizes any elephant characteristics. We then tried “Gandalf…the grey”. That didn’t last long, and yes we are geeks. Going back to the draw… Continue reading

Two Border Crossings in One Day

…ould have been a hundred motionless burned bodies laying there …The second group of people was money exchange folks. To be part of this group you have to be a shady looking guy in your forties, have a belly, wear jeans and dark sunglasses (t-shirt’s not required) and be able to hold five thousand bills in your hand. The final group of people was there just to sit, usually on top of old gutted vehicles, and people gaze. This last group of folks mad… Continue reading

The Big Three (Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno, and Torres del Paine)

…night. I knew George and Aron were up to no good when they took some time coming back to camp. You can see from the photos the shenanigans that ensued. There are times when I want to be alone surrounded by my own thoughts on a trail, but there is something to be said for trekking with groups. Glacier ice shots is not something you easily forget. Poincenot Campground The details at Poincenot Campground Laguna Torre & Cerro Torre Can you see where… Continue reading