1-18-10: We drove to one of the lakes surrounding Bariloche (Lago Gutierrez) and stayed 2 nights at Lago Gutierrez Hosteria. It was right on the lake and you could even descend some stairs to a small rocky beach. The views were gorgeous although it remained rather windy. The lake water was still too chilly for most folks although I did see a few hardy kids braving its temperatures and playing in the water for an extended period despite the blowing wind!
1-20 through 1-22-10: We left for El Bolson 1-20 and decided to stay at the lovely campground at Lago Puelo National Park which was about 17 km outside of El Bolson. On 1-21, we rode a boat to the far side of the lake called El Turbio and went on a guided hike to a glacier-fed stream then through a forest particular to this area. The next day we hiked up to the mirador (overlook) to enjoy the stunning views of Lago Puelo and the Andes mountain range.
1-23-10: We left camp and headed for Trelew where we spent the night. We were planning to go south from there to Punta Tomba (the largest Magellan Penguin nesting place) but changed our minds since we were told that Peninsula Valdes to the north was not to be missed. Thus we headed to Puerto Madryn and made it our home base for 2 nights; Puerto Madryn is about 100 km southwest of the Peninsula Valdes Reserve where Magellan penguins could be seen in addition to sea lions, elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, a long-haired relative of the armadillo, and possibly even Orca whales!
I don't know Mike. You could be harming your kids. Shouldn't they be learning about all these locations from a text book at school? They would get such a better eduation at our public schools in Amercia then actually through personal experience in the foreign country!
ReplyDeleteHey, in a all seriousness give me a call when you get back. Sorry I missed you over Christmas.
Ken