Santiago, to Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales or, The End of the World

Ok really, you have to break out a map if you haven't yet, of where we are. We are just about at the end of the world, the very bottom most tip of Chile. Tierra del Fuego is slightly more south but on the little plane ride and then the little bus ride, it was very clear that the land is narrow, the mountains are majestic and the ocean is vast and cold. We have left the sultry summer of Santiago and are snugly nestled in an airbnb feel "hostel" in Puerto Natales. From here people come from all over the world to go to the national park. Climbers (not us) come for the vertical slabs of mountain, hikers come to stroll the paths in the shadows of said giants.  We will meander this adorable town tomorrow for last minute gear and food to take on the trail. Our plan (four of us) is to dine and sleep in the Refugios along the well known "W" path. Our other four friends are going on a more remote wilderness hike and will carry more gear and food. For at least our first day we will start together (I think). Rain gear, layers, maps - we are pretty ready. One more leisurely day and then tuesday we are all off to our hikes. And adventures.