Cabanas Don Justo San Carlos de Bariloche

... Argentinian friend who is learning to speak english. We get along great! We decide to trade spanish for english/english for spanish. He also instructs me on the proper to way to prep my yerba mate. This stuff is strong and not meant to be weak! Finally on the right track.

So I´m all set and off I go into the night, next destination Puerto Madryn. Besos Bariloche, you will see me again soon. Hasta pronto!

... after a four hour siesta and rushed back to town on the bus only to find out that again my interview has been changed until tomorrow. Total pain in the ass since I have to totally replan my day tomorrow around having phone reception for this interview. AND.. I litereally only tasted the beers so I wouldnt be blitzed for my interview. Oh well.. what can you do.

... waren wij zeer succesvol in luieren en niets doen, maar op de derde dag ging het mis. Volgens de National Geographic (alhoewel ik het niet op de website heb kunnen vinden, maar dat zeggen de Argentijnen i.i.g.) behoort het uitzicht van de Cerro Campanario tot een van de tien mooiste van de wereld, dus hopten wij in de citybus, gevolgd door een oer-Argentijnse skilift om het uitzicht te aanschouwen. En toegegeven, echt een plaatje! Een landschap vol meertjes en bergen, veel groen en een ...

... on, few holds barred party - snowboards tend to guarantee that messiness ensues. If all hostels were run like this the backpacking world would be a better place, so kudos to Emma and John and all the gang there. PS if you are there on a non-food night, suggest to Mark that he make a veggie lasagna. They're really rather nice.

... Hike Cerro Alto El Petizo Los Arrayanes and Nahuel Huapi National Parks - Villa La Angostura area · Parque Nacional Arrayanes. It is a 3 hour, 12 km hike from Villa La Angostura to the tip of the peninsula on an interpretive nature trail. It is recommended that you take a boat to the end of the Peninsula and hike back to town. · From the park's northern entrance at ...

... off with some ridiculously sickening waffles that had us attract some new found, if very temporary, fourlegged friends. All in all, a very worthwhile diversion in our itinerary to have experienced a touch of what Patagonia has to offer (the glaciers further south should hopefully still be there when we return again some day!) and regenerate before our 25hr bus journey to the buzz of Buenos Aires where we still live in hope of the reputable Argentinean steak!

... Sunday family barbecues are the most cultural event that we have observed, parks and campgrounds come alive with family's visiting, playing futbol, cooking and eating together. A ritual so rich and such a great part of who they are, these, Argentinos and Chileanos. We feel honored to have experienced these traditions on both sides of the border. In talking about culture I cannot underestimate the ritual of the Mate, of which we as well have adopted in a small way for our afternoon ...

... do not know Westfalia, its a german factory that converts Vans into Camper Vehicles. The Camping equipment is all working. Especially the fridge works(very important) on gas/12V/220v. There are 2 flame gas cooker, a 50 liter watertank with electric pump. The front seats are Captan Chairs (armrest) and can both turned backwards to be used as interior seating. It is the GL version that has the luxury polstery which is ...

... night remained calm and our only excitement was when a condor drifted by close over-head. My first condor. The next day we hiked through pretty beech forest with bamboo understorey and camped in an idyllic spot by a stream draining a glacial lake. As I relaxed by the stream an otter trotted by. We tried to hike up to the lake which lies beneath another massive glacier but were defeated by time and could only get a glimpse of the glacier ...

... to travel on Argentine buses. These buses are usually amazingly comfortable, they have seats that go back a reasonable amount to allow you to sleep, with big foots rests (semi-cama) or you can go for the real luxury and have a seat that nearly goes all the way down (cama). I will have to get some pictures for you! They normally have 2 decks and the best seats are numbers 1,2,3 & 4 as you have full panoramic view. You get breakfast, sandwich ...