Page 44 - Masala E-magazine Vol 9 Issue 5 April - May 2018

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The Power of

PATAGONIA

There’s one place in the world where the Earth’s energy is almost
palpable, where it is possible to see with clarifying starkness an
untainted new world, and where tectonic plates have had their most
dramatic dance. This isolated place is Patagonia, and rest assured, it

belongs to the sea and ice.

B Y J A SPREET NAR ANG

atagonia, a word that easily rolls off the tongue,
will have you dreaming for days about the
P faraway lands filled with vivid landscapes of
glacier-carved peaks and fjords. Located on South
America’s southern frontier occupying the majority of
Chile and Argentina, Patagonia’s nature is wild, barren
and beautiful. The labyrinth of rainforests, jagged peaks,
and pristine rivers with glaciers that turn from white into
hundreds of impossible hues of blue, have a stark beauty
that is filled by silence and splendour.

An incredible part of the world, Patagonia is paradise for
those who enjoy hiking, or those who just want a taste
of the great outdoors. The list of great hikes, treks, and
walks is so overwhelming; you will be spoiled for choice.
Beware though, as Patagonia can be as treacherous as
it is stunning. You need to be prepared in order to truly
enjoy its wonders, as the weather is ever-changing and
trekking conditions can be tough.

44 Masala Magazine
APRIL - MAY 2018