#38 ⚠️NO VUELVO MAS por este camino 😰/Mi Renault 4 sufrió las consecuencias🤦

Summary

The script chronicles a solo road trip through Patagonia. Beginning in San Juan, the traveler drives south encountering beautiful yet challenging roads. Reaching Los Tres Lagos, truck issues require impromptu repairs from a friendly mechanic. Continuing on, the striking Torres del Paine mountain range and glaciers come into view. Hiking through ice and snow to Laguna de Los Tres, the traveler is awe-struck by the dramatic, icy landscape. Despite fatigue, a determination to fully experience Patagonia’s grandeur carries the journey forward.

Takeaways

• 😊 The traveler describes the beautiful but challenging 73 km road he is traversing in Patagonia.
• 🌄 He stops to admire the stunning teal blue Lake Gardel along the route.
• 😟 He struggles with rough, muddy, and windy conditions along the middle part of the 73 km road.
• 👍 A friendly mechanic named Cesar helps fix his car's suspension for free so he can continue his journey.
• ⏩ He decides to take a side trip to explore the scenic town of El Chaltén.
• 🌲 He goes on a hike to see the majestic Mount Fitz Roy glacier.
• ❄️ He reaches Laguna de Los Tres lake and is awed by the frozen, snowy landscape.
• 📸 He takes the iconic El Chaltén sign photo that all travelers visit for.
• 🦊 He encounters an unusually tame fox begging for food from hikers.
• 😌 Hecamps and rests after the strenuous but rewarding hike before continuing his road trip.

Q & A

What was the terrain like during the 73 Malditos part of the journey?

The narrator describes the 73 Malditos (73 damned ones) as the worst part, with around 35km out of the 73km stretch having very bad road conditions. He mentions the road gets quite ugly, with parts that are a bit dangerous.

What vehicle is the narrator traveling in?

The narrator is traveling in his vehicle called "Sonda".

Who helps fix an issue with the narrator's vehicle?

A man named Cesar helps diagnose and fix a loose front suspension issue with the narrator's vehicle.

Where does the narrator stay the night after passing through 73 Malditos?

He stays at a gas station (estación de servicio) at the exit of the town Tres Lagos.

What is the narrator's impression of El Chaltén?

He is very impressed with the beautiful views of Mount Fitz Roy and the landscapes around El Chaltén. He says it's an incredible place and he can't believe he's there.

Who does the narrator meet on the trail to Laguna de los Tres?

He meets some girls from Santa Fe and a man named Leandro who accompanies him on the hike.

How challenging is the hike to Laguna de los Tres?

The narrator describes it as a difficult climb with very steep sections, but the views made it worthwhile. His hiking partner Leandro was exhausted by the final ascent.

What wildlife does the narrator encounter?

He sees a fox that is very accustomed to humans and often fed by people passing by.

What was the Laguna de los Tres like when the narrator arrives?

He finds the entire lake frozen over in ice.

Where does the narrator spend the night after hiking?

He returns to his vehicle, "Sonda", to rest and spend the night.