Solo dos mas dias y vamos a ir a Mendoza. We have been here in Bariloche, where the infamous Patagonian area begins, for 3 weeks, two of which we have been in school. Bariloche is located alongside the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi and is at 764 meters altitude. This town of 93,000 is known for its alpine architecture, is the chocolate capital of Argentina, is close to South America's best ski resort and offers unending resources for trekking, climbing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, horse riding, lake excursions, skiing, along with an abundance of restaurants offering beef, wild boar, deer, lamb, pork and trout prepared in various ways. This area is a tourist mecca.
However, a 10 minute drive outside of town and you are surrounded by thick forests, lakes, waterfalls and snowcapped mountain peaks. Drive a little longer and you will be awestruck by the beauty of the glaciers and the everlasting snow. Views from atop several high peaks are available via a quick cable car ride.
We have taken advantage of the many tourist offerings: trips to the local museum, craft fairs, mountaintop views, a drive to the ski resort, another drive to a neighboring town (hippie like and very tranquil), horseback riding, (Jane on a horse, can you believe it?), an all day tour to Mount Tronador via a single lane dirt road to see the black glacier and the base of Mount Tronador which sits at 3554 meters, another tour by boat to see fjords, waterfalls, and beautiful forests, visits with our classmates to local breweries and restaurants. We have been busy touring, going to school and doing homework!!! We have taken hundreds of photos and are giving you a glimpse of just a few of them.
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