Recent trip to Patagonia

Got back a month ago from a wonderful trip to Patagonia. We had great weather and the boys had a great time throwing rocks in the lake, fishing and horseback riding. The lake level on Lago Bertrand was more than a meter higher than normal - wonder whether that's global warming related. The glaciers around the lake are visibly receding and patches of rock are visible that were previously covered with glacial ice. See the rocks peeking through in this picture:



The Balmaceda airport still has a "Patagonia sin represas" billboard above the baggage claim belt and we saw that slogan spraypainted on some rocks along the road down south.



According to the Patagonia Times, HidroAysén, the sponsor of the dam project insists that the project will move ahead as planned. Let's hope that opposition to the project will continue to gain momentum. Please continue spreading the word.