Vinson Team 1 Goes Sightseeing

Friends family and loved ones,

Vern Tejas reporting with the first Alpine Ascents Mt. Vinson team of the season checking in from Punta Arenas! Today we were on weather standby so we went to the world class cemetery. It’s so beautiful that people are dying to get in. We also went to the memorial statue in the center of town where we kissed the big toe of the Patagonian Native, ensuring that we will come back to this beautiful Windy City. We finished off our day with a delightful meal at Ben’s favorite restaurant.

Please keep you fingers crossed for fine flying weather.

All our best,
Vern Tejas

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