Cathedral built in 1946
General view of the lake with the Andes in the background
Cerro Campanario 20km west of Bariloche on the lake. Chairlift up side of mountain to get some great views.
On way up. The good thing about this time of year is that the tourist ares are fairly quiet at the moment....we're just in to springtime here; busy time is Dec/Jan.
View from the top....one of my favourite views so far. The weather, like most days so far, was perfect.
Another view from the top
At top again.
On way down
Typical architecture around main square in Bariloche....note lovely block of flats behind.
Another 1930's Bustillo building influenced by earlier Swiss and German settlers
Next day a trek through Park Municipal Llao Llao (pronounced show show as in cow)
Saw loads of these birds...would someone get their twitcher's book out and find out what they are called, and let me know? Ta
Hotel Llao Llao....most expensive hotel in South America according to a fellow hiker
It's now sunday and I'm getting a bus to Mendoza at 1pm, via Neuquen. Get in to Mendoza at 7am tomorrow morning. Supposed to be a bed on the bus....don't hold out much hope of a good nights sleep. Anyway, so that will be the Patagonia part of the trip finished. You could spend months travelling around this part of the world. Argentina is such a vast country.......beautiful
After Mendoza, it's a trip across the Andes to Santiago, then a flight to New Zealand on 3rd Nov, which arrives on the 5th Nov.....trying to get my head around crossing the international date line
I am so Flipping jealous ! diary is the best and most entertaining I have read and that includes Audrey's ! Makes me smile out loud ! Hope I can oneday do same trip , maybe they would pay me to go so that this country's exploring rate went up a bit ! ! Awating next posting with usual excitement ! Hooray for Pete ! Love Lou x x
ReplyDeleteJust caught up with your exploits again. You do get around. I guess the penguins can all sigh with relief that you've gone. Why were you walking around the island with a life jacket on? You need looking after you do. Beware the birds from Canberra -theres nuffing in Canberra which is why they spend 4 months there. I think your off to NZ tomorrow, great stuff, more glaciers, stunning scenery at every turn. If you get to South Island and take the train let me know. Good luck. Mikey
ReplyDeleteGod the icefield looks kind of mindboggling. It's all very beautiful baby. You'll be sad to leave. Still I've heard NZ has it's views. I tried to find out about your birds, but no luck yet. How big was it?
ReplyDeleteHave a safe flight and call me or text me when you arrive.
Kisses.
Hi Pete, we have been following your fab travels and making us all jealous. We will all be getting the wanderlust now! Heard from Joy at weekend and she is looking forward to hearing from you. I'm sure you will have good time with them and in NZ. Keep on having a great time Love Camille x
ReplyDeletePS mike is fine and sends love.
Looks like you could be having a fab time - not so exciting in Wally land. Have a great time in NZ. We will miss you at Jem's 60th but probably will manage to have a couple of beers in your absence!!!
ReplyDeleteLots of Love Neet xx
Hi Pete
ReplyDeleteJust caught up with your travels - love the photos - NZ looking fab - bringing back memories for Rich who has stayed at Mt.Manganuai - he recommends white water rafting and bars in Queenstown if you get there - enjoy darlin!!
Love Jo and Rich xx