Cerro Campanario

Rode the bus along the lake and took the cable car up to the top of this beautiful mountion (also a ski resort in the winter) to enjoy the panoramic views of lakes and mountains stretching out as far as the eye can see to the Chilean border.

Everyone here is so friendly and always keen to know our nationality and names. After saying our names, they say "ah, Princesa Fiona!" at which point Anita says "yes, and her Shrek!"

Grafitti in Bus Stop

Words in a rinky-tink bus shelter - sometimes grafitti can really pack a punch and we thought this one had a relevant and lively message : "Unwind and enjoy life. By moving too fast, you miss out not only on the journey but you also lose the purpose of where you're going and why."

The Enchanted Wood

They love their folklore here and within the woodland walk next to Lake Gutierrez we came across gnomes, elves and 'little people' as well as carvings in the tree barks. There was soft piped folksy music being played - all very Lord of the Rings-ish.

Lake Gutierrez

This beautiful lake just outside Bariloche has crystal-clear water and is close to the ski resort for winter fun.

Bariloche

Beautifully situated with a lake to the north and high peaks to the south, Bariloche is an ideal place for exploring the Lake District. The alpine, chalet-style architecture was established by early German and Swiss settlers using local stone and
brightly varnished wood with carved gable ends, now ubiquitous throughout the region.

Red 'n' Dead Meat Fest

Barbecued filet and rump steaks (bife de lomo y chorizo), a mountain of hot, thin, crispy chips and salad sweet-tasting tomatoes, a bottle of Malbec - this is one of the many things this great country has to offer - all for under 35 quid - we love it here!

At the top of Catedral

Great spot for an Argentinia steak sandwich!

Chair lift in Bariloche

On a beautiful hot, sunny day, arrived in Bariloche and took this chair lift up to Catedral, considered the best ski resort in S. America. Lots of mountain trails attract hard-core cyclists seen here coming up with their own bikes.
We noticed the back of his rather specialised gilet - raised and ribbed like a crocodile's back - prepared for a bone-shaking ride.