Patagonia, Pt.x

Today is my rest day in El Calafate, a town with a hip, ski resort vibe. I dig it. Sort of Aspen-ish.

Anyhow, let me tell you about today in a brief manner.

I slept in today. Until 9! It was rad. I took my time getting going. Nearly didn’t go anywhere, but I have the bike… you know I’m gonna ride.

About an hour or so to Petito Moreno glacier in Glacier National Park. 500 pesos to enter the park, which seemed like a lot, but it really wasn’t.

At first you see some ice floating in the water. That’s pretty cool. But as you keep going to start to catch glimpses of the glacier itself. Epic. So awesome.

Then you keep getting closer and it keeps getting more beautiful and awe inspiring. I sat at a turnout for about half an hour just staring and watching. Amazing.

Eventually made my way down to the marina in the park. 500 pesos for an hour tour by boat to the glacier. Double down. I’m in.

Best boat ride I’ve ever been on. We got so close. It was seriously gorgeous. The formations. The blues. The whites. The whole thing is just crazy cool.

This also happens to be one of only 3 glaciers still known to be growing. Bonus learnings for today.

I was just pumped to get close, but then… it calved! A small piece at first. Then a massive, full height piece. I was so panicked with excitement that I didn’t get my camera out in time. Just the noise was amazing.

Best way to spend NYE day ever.

Enjoy the pics. I took a zillion. So radtastic.

Before I go… here’s to a year that brought crazy changes, new challenges, new friends, new experiences, new accomplishments. Thank you all for being a part of it all.

Much love. Here’s to a 2018 that pushes you ever higher. Happy New Year, everyone.

-Ryan