Puerto Natales

Everyone is rooting for the Rangers, so none of us mind the inconvenience.

Once we all make it to shore, it's on to the van and back to civilization in Puerto Natales once again.

What an adventure we've had in Chile.

Before we move on, I should note that if you want to take this Active Adventures tour but really are not into some of the backpacking that we did, they have an option where you hike out, but as day hikes, if they have enough people interested.

I'm picturing the debonair, colorful, woven wool poncho that also doubles as a saddle blanket and sleep gear, the loose-fitting trousers called bombachas, belted with a tirador, and the beret.

It seems like cowboy hats are not going to work with these heavy winds, so they wear these saucy berets down here.

I was out of luck on this ride, but did get to see some cow herders in berets on my bus ride to Puerto Natales a couple of days later.

After getting cleaned up, we meet for a special dinner.