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Off-Roading Fagnano Circuit with @tierraturismo
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So this was one of the really cool activities we did yesterday. We left Hosteria Kaikén (@hosteriakaiken) early in the morning to discover a completely different landscape than the one we drove by the day before. Our guides we’re excited to see all the snow that was covering the land, promising the interesting day they were hoping to share with us.
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Riding these Land Rovers over curvy hills, huge puddles of mud that got you shaking more than salsa dancing on a Saturday night, and beautiful views of Lake Fagnano felt like being in the coolest roller coaster in the world. We also found several downed trees along the way that “we” gladly and excitedly helped get out of the way (and I say “we” because I must admit I helped with one branch only, and abused my storytelling position the rest of the time by focusing on taking photos of the actual badass girls and boys who actually took care of this).
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We stopped at TieRRa’s shelter for a delicious barbecue and concluded this activity with the awesome snowball fight from last night’s photo.
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This trip just keeps getting better every day! I can’t wait to see what the rest of the days have in store for us!

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Snowball Fight in Tierra del Fuego
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Today was a day with a lot of first times for me, not a surprise if we consider it’s the first time I spend a day in the snow (actually, yesterday, on the way back to the hotel, was the first time I’ve seen snowfall in my life!).
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It was a long day, intense and full of adventure. There are so many cool photos I want to share of all we did, but it was easy to choose this one over all the others, simply because the moment meant a lot to me.
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I had heard snow was fun, but man! Sometimes words really don’t say it all. It’s incredible how a snowball fight can bring out the kid in you to play. Being caught in the middle of it took me back to memories of water ballon fights when I was much younger. It was a moment of pure joy and fun for everyone and it was really hard to stop, even when the guides (who were also playing, of course!) started saying it was time to go.
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I’ll post another one of my favourite adventure photos in the morning, but for now I leave you with this cool moment of the #AdventureWeekTDF group, hoping it inspires your inner kid to go out and play more often.

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The Desdemona: A Stranded Ship in Tierra del Fuego
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This huge German-built ship navigated the Argentinian coast for 30 years before being stranded in 1983. In that occasion it made it out of the situation but two years later a storm caused hull damage to it and got stranded again on Cabo San Pablo.
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It’s been sitting there ever since, a symbol of its own story. Walking around it feels like you are strolling through a natural museum or movie set, and if you take a look inside the huge hole in the back of the hull you can still see some of the cement sacks it was transporting originally.
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Tierra del Fuego is definitely a wild place, full of interesting stories, and to have the opportunity to see the remains of one right where it happened was a pretty unique experience.

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Penguins are real in Tierra del Fuego!
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So we begin with the #AdventureWeekTDF series!
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Today my half of the group started by taking a flight in the morning to Ushuaia to meet the other half. We all boarded a boat to navigate the Beagle canal and learned a little bit about the history of the region by the hand of Ernesto Piana, a recognized archeologist of the region.
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Afterwards, we went to a small refuge in one of the islands for a delicious lunch and followed with a hike that showcased so many amazing views! I can’t wait to share some more of these photos with all of you. Coming soon!
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Finally, we rode a boat to the place they were going to pick us up to take us to Hostería Kaikén, out home for the night, buuut, on the way, our guides from @canal_fun spotted penguins on one of the islands and kindly stopped so we could get off the boat and admire them from up close.
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It’s funny, but until today, I hadn’t quite realized how real they are. It’s kinda dumb, I know, but sometimes these animals feel like unicorns, like something you’d only see in movies or documentaries, but once you see them up close and personal at their own home the experience becomes so much more meaningful and the connection and value they bring to you is truly exhilarating. I can assure you, the reward of working hard to visit your favorite species in their habitat will be much more real and rewarding than you can imagine.

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Curious Quechua kids in the community of Ahuano, Ecuador.
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Ahuano is a small Quechua community located very close to #CasaDelSuizo lodge to the North of Napo river.
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It took us a 15 minute boat ride from the lodge to the entrance of the community. The first to greet you are the local children, who offer you bracelets and figures crafted out of palm leafs in exchange for a few coins.
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The guides then take you into the community, explaining their building techniques and a few general aspects of the Quechua lifestyle. They also show you the use they have for the termite nests you can easily find around the amazon, how they prepare their traditional Chicha drink, and how to shoot their blowguns. At the end you can buy a few crafts such as bracelets, necklaces and toys from the Ahuano artisans.
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While this community in particular has been modernized a bit due to the influence of tourism (such as having a school and modern clothing), they still conserve their culture and traditions and are happy to share that with visitors.
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Most of the people here speak only their native Quechua language, and it is through the guides of the lodge (some of whom are from this community) that you communicate with them. They also remain curious of those things they’re not familiar with, as you can see in this photo of the kids playing with @filmmakermc’s #SunKingLamp, so that’s another tip on how to break the ice with them.

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