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From A Patagonia Adventure by Susan Carpenter

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Scott Anderson commented on The trip home and final thoughts

Interesting conclusions. I’ve toyed with a self supported tour here off and on for probably fifteen years, and always end up concluding that it doesn’t really match our travel style - we don’t camp any more, and stick to pretty tame off-pavement surfaces. The way you describe it more or less squares with what I’d expect - some incredible riding, if you could bridge the gaps.

5 years ago
Scott Anderson replied to a comment by Susan Carpenter on a photo in Along Lago Panguipulli to Pucón

I’m envious of your knowledge of what to do with ISO and fstop. My formative days were spent with a Kodak Instamatic, and I haven’t learned much since then other than what to look at. I’m pretty sure that at this point the built-in computer is smarter at photography than I’ll ever be.

5 years ago
Susan Carpenter replied to a comment by Scott Anderson on a photo in Along Lago Panguipulli to Pucón

Thanks Scott! I want to also thank you for pointing me to the Lumix LX10. Your photos are always first rate, and led me to purchase the Lumix when the lens on my Cannon Powershot got stuck. I've enjoyed playing around with the various features of the camera, as in this shot. I also like the fact that you can physically adjust the fstop and ISO, a rare feature in a compact digital camera. It takes me back to the days of my Nikon FE2.

5 years ago
Susan Carpenter commented on a photo in El Chaltén

Thanks Bill - it truly was spectacular. I kept pinching myself, grateful for the opportunity and ability to visit such an extraordinary place.

5 years ago
Susan Carpenter commented on Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: The W Trek

Thanks for the concerns Jacquie! I made it back home having lost only half my toenails! The feet are recovering, and I just bought a new pair of bike shoes - one size larger.

5 years ago
Susan Carpenter commented on a photo in Two Wheeling in Chile

This was pretty tame compared with what was to come - a bit narrow, but good traction and no traffic!

5 years ago
Susan Carpenter commented on a photo in Rest day in Pucón

Thanks Mary - good to hear! I look forward to seeing you back in the gym.

5 years ago
Mary Wheelock commented on a photo in Rest day in Pucón

Looking good. I am enjoying your journal.

5 years ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Along Lago Panguipulli to Pucón

Wow, is that amazing.

5 years ago
Mary Wheelock commented on A rocky ride across the Andes and into Argentina

I love reading your journal. You are amazing.

5 years ago
Suzanne Gibson commented on a photo in Two Wheeling in Chile

And not the kind of trail I would enjoy!

5 years ago
Jacquie Gaudet commented on Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: The W Trek

So sad about the foot problem, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only adult whose feet keep growing out of hiking boots. At 60, my feet are almost two full sizes bigger than they were at 20.

5 years ago
Betsy West commented on El Chaltén

Breathtaking photos! And, as always great descriptions. Shared some of your pics at bookclub. Everyone is most impressed at your resilience! So glad the toes are better. Really looking forward to reports from the biking adventure. FYI below 0 here today; windchill 17 below. Great time to have a dog in a condo :-)

5 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in El Chaltén

Spectacular!

5 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in El Chaltén

Looks like the accurately named (time for the drum-roll)... big hairy armadillo! :-)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_hairy_armadillo

5 years ago