From the point where we were dropped off we had a two hour walk to Refugio Chileno, there are a couple of accomodation options when you are hiking in Torres del Paine, camping or staying in a refugio, the definition of a refugio is a 'hut' and so I was expecting very basic accommodation but that wasn't the case, we had showers, bunk beds with sleeping bags and very good breakfasts, lunches and dinners provided.
It was a really hot day but the walk to the refugio was fairly straightforward, once we'd dropped our rucksacks off at Chileno we had a 5km walk to the Torres (Towers) they were really amazing and it was a great walk to them but for me but for me not as impressive as seeing Fitzroy.
Happy Hiker
As you know I forgot my camera and so the following photo's are courtesy of Abby.....
Base de las Torres
Me and the towers
Our first experience of a refugio dinner was a good one, chicken soup followed by turkey with maize and bulgar wheat and then a particularly sweet mousse for pudding.
Our dorm room was fine, I had the top bunk three up from the floor which made for some pretty unladylike mounts and dismounts but in a dorm is highly recommended - it's way quieter up there.
Raine x
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