I arrived in northern Patagonia on the 11th June. On the morning of my arrival I had a beautiful view from the window of the top deck of my bus.There were vistas of mountains and lakes. The town is set on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. It's currently out of season with the ski season starting the end of June. I was happy with my room with a view - of the lake - from TangoInnDowntown. The 1st hostel I have encountered with a jacuzzi. Thankfully, also with central heating.
On my 1st morning there - Sat- I watched the Argentina-Nigeria game with the young Argentinian women working at the hostel. There was an air of anticipation and we settled in to enjoy the game. After their victory, the town was awash with cheering supporters waving large blue and white flags.
On the Sunday, the sun was out, although cold. I caught a local bus along the shores of the Lake to the stop at Cerro Campanaria (cerro = mountain top). I caught the ski lift to the top, enjoying the sound of birds and looking over the forest. It was definitley chillier up top, probably 5 deg. From here mountains and lakes unfolded in all directions. Most of the mountain tops were covered in snow. I continued to admire the view from inside the restaurant with a cup of hot chocolate.
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