Where We Be
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| Bariloche, Argentina |
| Panoramic view of Bariloche on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi |
Bariloche, idyllically situated on the edge of Lake
Nahuel Huapi, is associated with the good life in
the minds of most Argentinians. It makes the best
chocolate in the country, and some of the best ice
cream, and its location in the midst of the Andes
Mountains makes it the de facto headquarters for
summer hiking and winter skiing in the
Argentinian Lake District.
One of our favorite activities (besides eating
chocolate and ice cream) was taking local bus #20
for an excursion along the Llao-Llao Peninsula
(pronounced “shao-shao”). The bus skirted along
the edge of Lake Nahuel Huapi, past numerous
upscale homes made of log and stone, and past
beautiful lake and mountain scenery (all misty on
the day we went) to the five-star Llao-Llao Hotel. It
is situated on top of a hill with lovely vistas in all
directions.
We enjoyed a relaxing hour in the hotel's patio
bar, where we sipped cool drinks and pretended
to be super-rich for awhile. What next dear? The
spa? Again?
Nahuel Huapi, is associated with the good life in
the minds of most Argentinians. It makes the best
chocolate in the country, and some of the best ice
cream, and its location in the midst of the Andes
Mountains makes it the de facto headquarters for
summer hiking and winter skiing in the
Argentinian Lake District.
One of our favorite activities (besides eating
chocolate and ice cream) was taking local bus #20
for an excursion along the Llao-Llao Peninsula
(pronounced “shao-shao”). The bus skirted along
the edge of Lake Nahuel Huapi, past numerous
upscale homes made of log and stone, and past
beautiful lake and mountain scenery (all misty on
the day we went) to the five-star Llao-Llao Hotel. It
is situated on top of a hill with lovely vistas in all
directions.
We enjoyed a relaxing hour in the hotel's patio
bar, where we sipped cool drinks and pretended
to be super-rich for awhile. What next dear? The
spa? Again?
| Mamuschka's is the most famous chocolate shop in Bariloche |
| Where else can you get your chocolate-cell-phone fix? |
| We happened to visit Mamuschka's right before Easter, so the place was really hopping (groan!) |
| We made a whole lunch out of Bariloche's famous chocolate and ice cream. What a great day! |
| From chorizo to chicken to steak, Argentina is a great place to be a carnivore |
| This street vendor did a brisk business with his choripan sandwiches |
| Triple-scoop. Robin's favorite flavor was cinnamon ("canela"). |
| We stayed at the comfortable Periko's Hostel |
| Bariloche's central plaza is known for its stone-and-log architecture |
| Lake Nahuel Huapi is rimmed with mountains |
| We took local bus 20 to the Llao-Llao Peninsula, a 45-minute ride that ended at the Llao-Llao Hotel. This is the view from the hotel entrance. |
| Misty but magnificent view looking in the other direction |
| Patio Bar at the Llao-Llao Hotel |
