Northen Patagonia (again¿?) - Argentina & Chile

Hello Gals and Guys! How are triks¿?

Well... last time I gave any news I was in the Atlantic Ocean... and guess what... I am now back in the Pacific Ocean... I think I was missing something about it!!

We made it to Puerto Madryn and, as proper tourist, we did the trip to see the whales... and I don't know what those animals have, but they are amazing!!! I never get bored of watching at them... and next time I'd better make sure that I can swim with them... coz' they are magical. Península Valdés it an amazing place. There are sea lions (the ones with ears) and sea elephant (the ones with the funny nose) in all the beaches... shame you cannot get close to them. Pinguins
(aren't they cute) sleeping everywhere. But the stars are the whales... we saw three couples, mum and just born,... beautiful. And they show as the tail to say goodbye.



We had a great sunny day... so after the show... we checked the water and went for quick swim in underpants... a classic!



The day after Osku and I split. He went back to Capital to meet the 'paddies', and I went back to the lake distric. I was hoping to meet them all in Bariloche, but they finally diceded to go up North, so no reunion :'(. In the lake distric, this time I went to the south part: Epuyen, El Hoyo and El Bolsón... spent three days getting lost (literally) in forrest, checking out new lakes, and making sure I did not forget how water falls look like! I had great time, and the weather was awesome this time. I even finally got something like a tan (not like Thailand good old days, though :oP=). From there I head to Villa La Angostura, to see the Arrayanes National Park and meet Greg, Pam, Dean and Margaret. Spent the whole day with them. Great company, and great conversations. The four of them transmit great vibes, and made me feel important... Aren't they nice¿? Great people, and I am looking forward to meeting them again.

For the night, Ignacio, was so nice and let me crash in his beautiful house and gave me dinner. Not happy with that, he shared experience and advices that he doesn't even know how important they've been to me.

From La Angostura I crossed the border into Chile... getting all the way down to Chiloé, and to find out it was as nice as I had been told so many times. This place really feels remote, and I like that. I over slept this morning and Ali, Patri, Carmen and Sonia followed the last days tendency and gave me a lift to the National Park today... which was really sweet. Otherwise I would have not been able to see it.

Tomorrow, after visiting Dalcahue and Achao, I am slowly heading North again. On my way to Santiago, and Easter Island as an interesting option in mind. Maybe in a week. Will see what destiny has in mind for me ;o)

I am off to bed now. I wish you all the best for the day, week, month... etc!! Talk to you soon!

Un beso muy fuerte a todas/os. Todo sigue bien, y con muchas ganas de veros a todas/os pronto! Cuidenseme mucho, ok¿?

Ciao ciao,


Heiwa X

On the road again... heading South!

Hi Everybody!

After stopping in shocking San Ignacio de Mini, the family met in BsAs... just as we used to do in Madrid... as normal... as usual... weird.

We walked Boca, Palermo, San Telmo... classics... before saying sad goodbyes to Chiqui and Gemma on Saturday. Shame. Sunday was a bit of anti-Turist attitude and we found our selves in a Gaucho Market in Mataderos. Awesome... and beautiful horses... you have to check Osku's to see the pics, as I have none.

At night we decided to leave Raul and Sergio on their own, so they can catch up, and I can go back to sleeping in a normal bed... instead of the floor. Osku and I took a night bus down to Viedma, the quietest town so far, but curiosly enough it is the sister town of Astorga. Yes, Astorga, a town just 60Km away from León. Yeap, Leon... the town I was born! The friendly people from here is called 'Maragatos', like the ones back home... ain't that strange.

Well... appart from that, there is not much to see around here, so we are off to Puerto Madryn to see some Sea Lions and Wales (hopefuly)... and we'll take it from there. If we are lucky we will go diving as well... in a bit of cold waters.

Hope you guys are all looking after yourselves, and that you are starting to think what you can get me for Xmas... don't worry too much... just something simple... you know, I am not a material guy!

Un beso pa to's y pa to'as! Todo va bien... noticia de última hora es que definitivamente estaré por la península hacia el 23... no sé hasta cuando, though... pero la boda de Willy el 29 será el evento estrella. Trataré de tener un look más convencional... lo prometo ;o)

Ciao ciao,


Heiwa XxX

From South to North - From El Chaltén to Iguazú!

Night night from Iguazu!

Just a quick one to let you, gals and guys, know that I'm doing fine... and that the extremes landscapes of the extremes of this country, Argentina (for those who are a bit lost at this stage), are taking my breath away!


I am glad we got away of the standard visit to El Calafate and after a quick visit to the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier we headed to El Chalten.


Well... if I try to define how beautiful this place is I won't find the words, and the pics won't be online till Chiqui makes his way back to the old Continent. So all I can say is that the place is just incredible! Chiqui and I went on a long trek that got as into the Torres Glacier. We got to walk over the ice for more than 3 hours... and we even got to do ice climbing. All that with my super gear, i.e. the same shity white trainers full of holes that I wore when I flew off to HK on 12th Jan 2006... hehe


Never done it before... and hope is not the last, coz' the experience was great!!!

After that we flew to Iguazu with a quick stopover in BsAs of less than 16 hours... I feel like I am back in the "rushing mode" that I had in January!!!

Well... how to explain Iguazu. The place is beautiful. A unique place! It is just that it feels like a Theme Park for grown ups. People rushing everywhere. People pushing and fighting to get the picture that is in every single brochure... well, you know... one of those awesome places that make you feel: Another tick in the box! and there are thousands of people to make sure you don't forget it. They even catch our moment in their cameras... coz' it is imposible not to be in other peoples pictures. We did smile for them though :oP.

Today instead of doing the Brazilian (upsss!) side we decided to skip it and head to the jungle in an eco-tour. That was really fun... a bit of local culture and history, lots of bird watching and, of course, swimming and swimming in the river... Cant get better!

Tomorrow we are off to Misiones to see some stones (ruins), so Chiqui can complete the basic tour of a country: Big City, Nature and History. And then to BsAs for a family reunion before BigBro and Gemma fly back to Spain.

Following plans¿? ¿? ¿? As always... no plans!

Kisses for all the ladies... hugs for all the guys! Good night and sweet dreams (I honestly wish you they all come true)!

Ya saben... lo de siempre... cuidenseme mucho y sean muy felices! Ah... y no se olviden de soñar!

Ciao ciao,


Heiwa X

Qué Noche... Bariloche!, un poco de costa... parada y fonda en BsAs... y a por los Glaciares!

Hello everybody from Southern Argentina!

I know, I know... yeap... and you are right... I am rubbish to keep this thing up to date... but well... you know... I have a few excuses that it would not be polite to post them in here... I hope you understand :oD

Well... so this trip keeps on being crazy... nothing sticks to plan... specially coz' of me. I left you when I was already in Northern Patagonia where we spent almost a week of cold (freezing!!!) weather. We visited between Bariloche and San Martin as many beautiful lakes and mountains as we could, always thinking what we should do if the sun were shining. And, of course, we stuff our selves with great meat and good wine at the Boliche de Alberto... Incredible food!!!

From there we went to the coast, to take it easy for a few days before Shayna had to go back to the States and catch some waves (aloha aloha :oP)... but the weather wasnt the best again... so we decided to chill, and try the night life. It is still low season around here, so do not think that it was something comparable to the West End, ok¿?

Back in Capital (Buenos Aires... for those who are a bit lost) I changed (and obviously got no benefit out of that change) travel partners... Had to sadly see Shayna at the airport leave towards the North Hemisphere, and got BigBro Chiqui in return. Sh*t! ;oD

After driven me crazy for almost 24 hours, I took control of the situation and when he was still a bit sleepy got him in a flight (kinda of Mr T... or M.A. if you've ever watch the 'A' Team in Spanish) to El Calafate - Base camp for visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier.



The village is rubbish, as you can guess... but we went sailing the whole day in the lake Argentina to see 5 or 6 different Glaciers... and this is a Hell of a Good Place to come! Amazing, Awesome... and cold... but beautiful...



And you can even Swim!!!!! Isn't it great!... well... as you can guess that is not a swimming hat... and going beyond the knees requires a strong will and small brain. I only comply with the second requirement, so the picture shows how far I went ;o)

Tonight we will have a superb meeting with Raul, Gemma and Osku... with no previous plannings. As if it was normal to meet up in one of the 7 most southern towns in South America. A classic, I would say!

Lots of love from the cold Spring towards all of you. Hope you are enjoying the colourful Autumn, wherever you are!!!

Un beso muy fuerte a todos desde esta parte del mundo. Los que habeis pasado ultimamente por acá ya sabéis lo maravillosa que es, verdad Natacha y Eva¿? Nosotros vamos a seguir disfrutándola con los ojillos bien abiertos... pero por lo pronto esta noche toca reencuentro, i.e. Bifé de Chorizo y vino... qué peligro!!! Cuidenseme mucho y sean felices, ok¿?

Ciao ciao,


Heiwa X