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My fish

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My fish, originally uploaded by jdtaylor.

So I thought I would share the biggest fish I caught in Patagonia, a King Salmon. So it actually was a King Salmon, and wasn’t that big, but […]

Panqueque and me

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Panqueque and me, originally uploaded by jdtaylor.

My new found friend in Chaiten Chile. You see about 6 weeks ago while I was sleeping a dog stole one of my sandals (Chacos) rendering the other […]

Chiloe

Off the west coast of Chile is the island of Chiloe. The geography reminded me of North Carolina with rolling hills bu tthe beach was much larger similar to Oregon´s coast with large cliffs dioving into gigantic waves. I am now in Peurto Monnt saying by to Ira. He is heading out […]

Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires, originally uploaded by jdtaylor.

This photo is of the Japanese Garden in Bueons Aires, a very beautiful part of the city. In general I loved this place. I could easily see my […]

Antartica

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Antartica, originally uploaded by jdtaylor.

So two days ago I returned to South America after a trip to Antartica. A wonderful experience and a beuatiful place. This picture is of an Iceberg with a […]

Flexibility

My initial plan had me trekking in Torres Del Paine for 9 dyas; however, my leg is pulled and a backpack on for 9 days would be very uncomfortable. Thus, I am in Ushuaia and am boarding a boat for Antartica today. Flexibility in both life and your muscular-skeleton is neccesary. So […]

Ushuaia

The southernmost city in the world. Or is it. I am currently residing in Ushuaia at a hostel with an Italian/Argentinian who is a big fan of Canada. A plus since I am traveling with a canadian. Puerto Williams is further south, but some consider it merely a town. This […]

Moreno Glacier -The Action Shot

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Moreno Glacier -The Action Shot, originally uploaded by jdtaylor.

Yeah a glacier. Pretty cold down here. Penguins and Glaciers. The penguins shall be seen tomorrow and hopefully we can play with them. […]