After a few days in Puerto Natales and lots of hikes in Torres del Paine National Park, the Geodynamics class returned south to Punta Arenas. We toured the Chilean Antarctic Center so the students could have another introduction to Antarctic research. I shipped home a total of
32 samples from 11 stations including near glaciers, in
glacial lakes, near icebergs, and
throughout the fjord. I was feeling victorious. What could cap off a highly successful trip to Patagonia? One more hike, of course.
My colleague and co-instructor, Michelle, came with me to the Magallanes National Reserve just west of Punta Arenas. The circuit trail, Las Lengas, takes you through the Patagonian forest to a series of viewpoints overlooking the Strait of Magellan. It was a beautiful hike.
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| I kept seeing these small red berries everywhere, and they reminded me of cranberries. I looked it up, and they are actually related to cranberries! |
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| A beautiful mushroom |
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| Looking out from Mirador Zapador Austral to Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan below. |
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| Two happy scientists! |
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