El Calafate - (January 13th - 16th)
In El Calafate I took a day trip out to the Perito Moreno Glacier. The glacier is said to be the only Glacier in the world that is still moving forward or growing. All other glaciers are moving backwards or I guess I really didn’t even need to mention that since my last sentence explained it. It moves at a pace of about 5 feet a day. It is known for having huge ice breaks (See video, even though it’s not mine…). The last major one was in March 2006 and before that in 2002. I saw a lot of chucks of ice break of and it was very impressive to see. The glacier measures 60 meters high above the water and another 120 meter below. It is as big as the city of Buenos Aires, but I don't really believe that.
It was very interesting/weird that it was completely green all the way up to the glacier. I imagine there are bigger and better glaciers, but I doubt the scenery is anything like this one.
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