Our first stop back in Argentina, was Bariloche, the biggest town in the Argentine Lake District. It is BEAUTIFUL! Huge skies, big lakes, snow capped mountains, log cabin kind of buildings...so picturesque. Our first afternoon/evening there was full of a nice long shower (absolutely
necessary after so much time on the bus), visiting and sampling some local brewed beer, and having a steak dinner. I ordered mine medium well "sin rojo, sin sangre" (without red, without blood) and the funny thing is it´s almost as if they just can´t bring themselves to commit such a crime as well cooked steak here in Argentina. It was red and bloody inside (just the way Dor likes it, and just the way my dear Dad would love it!) I decided I just can´t handle the steak in Argentina--it´s massive! It´s always a huge hunk of meat I just can´t finish!! Only for the real steak lovers. :)
necessary after so much time on the bus), visiting and sampling some local brewed beer, and having a steak dinner. I ordered mine medium well "sin rojo, sin sangre" (without red, without blood) and the funny thing is it´s almost as if they just can´t bring themselves to commit such a crime as well cooked steak here in Argentina. It was red and bloody inside (just the way Dor likes it, and just the way my dear Dad would love it!) I decided I just can´t handle the steak in Argentina--it´s massive! It´s always a huge hunk of meat I just can´t finish!! Only for the real steak lovers. :)Anyways, during our time in Bariloche, I was really active!! Did a short hike to Cerro Campinero to see one of the best views in the world (according to UNESCO and National Geographic), did a 28 km bike ride around Perito Moreno Lake with Dor and another new friend, Oded. Some parts were so steep, Dor and I were walking our bikes up wondering how we got ourselves into this! But the views were just beautiful that day, and it was great to get exercise.
The next day, me, Dor, Oded, and our friend from Cordoba, Josie, all rented a car and did the Siete Lagos, Seven Lakes, drive to San Martin de Los Andes. Many travelers rent a car and do this very scenic drive and then stay overnight in San Martin. The drive was beautiful and we all enjoyed ourselves. That night we camped, which was fun! I´m not much of a camper (in my past life) but I actually really enjoyed it and hope to do it again! Learned how to put up a tent for my first time! It was fun cooking outside on our little stove and setting up our camp and all, a little adventure! Of course I heard creatures throughout the night scampering by and such, but it was all good. :)
The next day after camping I went white water rafting! It was pretty awesome...! Whe
n we hit the rapids, it was such a rush, pretty scary, soaking wet, and just really fun! My only disappointment was that they said the rapids were level 4, but they were more 3 or 3 plus-I felt like I could have gone for a little more adrenaline rushing! :) All these adventures are making me something of an adrenaline junkie. haha. Anyways, it was cool because I went alone on this adventure, of course with an agency, so with all other travelers, but it was something I wanted to do (Dor had already gone in Peru) and I went and did it, so I felt good.
n we hit the rapids, it was such a rush, pretty scary, soaking wet, and just really fun! My only disappointment was that they said the rapids were level 4, but they were more 3 or 3 plus-I felt like I could have gone for a little more adrenaline rushing! :) All these adventures are making me something of an adrenaline junkie. haha. Anyways, it was cool because I went alone on this adventure, of course with an agency, so with all other travelers, but it was something I wanted to do (Dor had already gone in Peru) and I went and did it, so I felt good. One final note is that Bariloche is full of chocolate shops...YUM! Enjoyed some great chocolate treats, hot chocolate, ice cream....during our time here :)
But a few days full of hiking, biking, camping, and rafting were great adventures! Bariloche was beautiful, and really had that Christmasy feel along with a little chilly weather which really put me in the holiday spirit :) From here, we headed south...
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