We made it to Bariloche in one piece. Bariloche is a ski-bum town in the winter, and has now become a summer outdoor destination as well. The flight out of BA was wonderful compared to others we’ve had in the past. Flying on LAN is a pleasure compared to the local Aerolineas Argentinas, and the downtown airport (with more domestic departures) in BA is excellent. We both slept on the plane within minutes of takeoff, missing the snack and drink service, and it made for a wonderfully short flight experience. Upon landing we were met by our car rental employee who had the car waiting for us. Rather than have a commercial space in the airport, some companies here simply deliver the cars and do the paperwork at an available counter in the airport. It was much less painful to be honest than waiting in line at the Hertz desk as we saw many other passengers doing. This was arranged with the help of Ashley, the property manager who had arranged our stay at a house in the town of Bariloche. We could only get 4 nights out of our 6 night stay in the house so we began our stay at a stunning lakeside hotel. It is new and has beautifully appointed rooms, a pool, a restaurant and access to the beach. We walked into town and enjoyed a lunch, and the remainder of our day in the wonderful sunshine, visiting the shops along with crowds of Argentine and Chilean tourists. In the scorching heat were several Saint Bernard dogs with puppies – you are charged for photos of them and these photos make much more sense in the winter ski season. Upon our return to the hotel we couldn’t help but treat ourselves – massages for both of us and a dip in the pool!!!!
We got a little Chevy rental car. Just like last time! I have to say, I do enjoy driving a little car stick shift – they’re so easy to bomb around in.
Our little automobile
We have one of the nicest rooms we’ve stayed in in Argentina.
Look at the view from our room!
Brooke was adamant that she would not go in to see the ‘TERROR’.
The beaches and mountains go so well together.
Bariloche has quite a history as a town that was where the wealthy vacationed from Buenos Aires. Though it would be an 18 hour drive to get there it must have been a multiple day train ride.
I thought the combination of Wood and stone was beautiful.
The shutters are so nice!
A typical street corner in Bariloche
Everyone else’s trucks were new but this one wasn’t! We saw tons of new Toyota trucks. I guess this IS where the rich come.
The St Bernard is the mascot of the town. Funny thing is that mascota is the word for ‘pet’ in spanish.
The hippies knit scarves for their trees here.They’re such nerds.
This is the chocolate store the size of a safeway.
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