A jagged peak on the left of the frame with two other peaks to the centre and right. KW is believed to have visited this area on December 23rd 1968 - see p 179-180 of 'A Wider Sky' (Gomer, 1991). See also slides 4690/26 & 28.
Looking towards a distant mountain peak surrounded by grey clouds. KW is believed to have visited this area on December 23rd 1968 - see p 179-180 of 'A Wider Sky' (Gomer, 1991).
A log cabin believed to be owned by the Argentinian National Parks Authority - note the plaque above the porch. Although similar in style to that in slides 4690/215-216 this appears to be a different house. Notice the lack of chimneys.
A view across the lake to the snowcapped Andes in the distance, photographed on a fine clear day. See 'A Wider Sky' (Gomer 1991) p178-179 for an explanation of the context of this picture.
Mountains in the distance viewed from a boat. KW is believed to have visited this area on December 23rd 1968 - see p 179-180 of 'A Wider Sky' (Gomer, 1991).
View looking up the trunk of a Fitzroya tree (Fitzroya cupressoides). On page 180 of 'A Wider Sky (Gomer, 1991) KW mentions the Fitzroya trees he viewed at Lago Menendez in the 'Parque Nacional Los Alerces'. These may well be the same trees.
The trunk of a Fitzroya tree (Fitzroya cupressoides). On page 180 of 'A Wider Sky (Gomer, 1991) KW mentions the Fitzroya trees he viewed at Lago Menendez in the 'Parque Nacional Los Alerces'. These may well be the same trees.
A modern stone built house. A plaque on the front of the building has the wording 'Republica Argentina' & an unidentified logo. This may be the house of Don Diego Neill, Intendente of Los Alerces National Park with whom Kyffin Williams stayed for a time in December 1968. Slide 4690/215 shows the driveway approaching the house.