Calafate - Perito Moreno

Calafate was another popular destination on my route south with the famous glacier Perito Moreno on the check-list. The city is found literately in the middle of nowhere, almost like a town built around a oasis. The city does not offer much more than expensive restaurants and tourists shops, the real attraction is the glacier (by my opinion).

I looked around for cheap accommodation, and found a hostel not far from the gas station. It was cheap, but one of the "filthiest" hostels I have actually stayed in. The only people, I later noticed, in the hostel apart from the young receptionist, were his friends. I`m not too picky, and although they offered me laundry service for free, it was not worth a second night.

In the morning I set off toward the glacier. A nice ride despite the wind. As I arrived to the park, I left my bike, ordered a coffee to go in my own steel cup and found a beautiful look-out point. Beside the boardwalk, I settled to enjoyed a delicious breakfast sandwich and some hot coffee in the chilly autumn wind in front of El Perito Moreno.

Once back again, I found a "normal" hostel. I did not even had time to get all my things inside before i was invited to dine with a group of Japanese travellers that put a plate of food in front of me, and a glass of wine. The next day, I was off early to Torres del Paine, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes.

On the way to Torres del Paine in Chile