February 6, 2025

Torres del Paine - Grey Lake & Glacier - Catamaran - Day 2 

On day two of our excursion we hiked into Torres del Paine along a long stretch of rocky beach to make our way to a Catamaran for a ride on Lake Grey, out to the Grey Glacier. About 100 people were on the Catamaran and our group split up into available seats. What are the chances that I end up sitting next to a fellow Philadelphian? Nice to meet you, Ed Brassel! Question #2 - where did you live / work ?  Lived in condos atop 2 Liberty and worked at Comcast. Question #3 Do you know Ernie Pighini ? OMG! Ed sat next to him for 20+ years and Ernie is one of his closest friends!! Such a small world! We take below photo and send it off to Ernie!

Glacier shots with Delia, who I first met on Gran Canary trip, and who organized this fantastic excursion. Last shot with Ozzie and fellow Founder and buddy Stephen Clark, who I convinced to join us, on this excursion.

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The Catamaran crew fished glacier ice out of the water to use in our cocktails onboard the ship. Yum! 

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