Torres del Paine Natl Park










 A beautiful sunrise over the Staight of Magellan starts the day.  We stop for coffee on our way to Lago Grey. But then Betsy and I struck out for our own adventure to the closest town for medical care due to a tumble betsy took in town that morning when she bruised her wrist. As you can see xrays revealed several small fractures which the doctor felt should be immobilized with a cast until she could see her own doctor.    Then off we went to rejoin our group for dinner.  Many thanks to O.A.T.  and our tour director for their quick response to the situation by arranging a driver (Pilar and her Great Wall taxi ) to see us through.

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  1. CMarinoffMarch 25, 2024 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, no! Hope Aunt Betsy will be OK, and glad to see they have good medical assistance. How traumatic, hang in there! xoxo

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  2. MargieMarch 25, 2024 at 10:32 AM

    Terrible for Aunt Betsy! Hope it isn't too painful rest of trip!

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  3. judibootyMarch 26, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    Oh no! few more days to an american hospital! Hope she's hanging in there

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