2001- South America

We then travelled across Argentina to the Patagonian district and the small city of Bariloche.  This is the town made famous as a haven of escaped Nazi’s from Germany-even including the unproven story (started by Joseph Stalin) that Hitler and his wife escaped to here.  It is a very pretty, mountain town that has very good chocolate and many German eateries.  Bariloche is known as the gateway to the Lakes District of Patagonia and must  be one of the world’s most scenic areas.  We stayed overnight before we crossed all of the lakes and climbed over mountains into Chile.

Argentine Mountain Corps had a parade when we got there.

Bakery manikin -  but check out the eyes

They move! yes.  Creepy.

Liao Liao Mountain Resort/Golfing.

Lorem

From Bariloche we set out on multiple  boats to cross through the Lakes District of Patagonia to reach the border of Chile.  This direction was almost like going  back in time.

This website documents our journey to Chile:  <https://www.albomadventures.com/cruce-andino/>.  

Awaiting to board our boat.

Really cool, but not our boat.

Marilynn heading to our boat.

Our ride in part of the Lakes District.

Our Tour Director Jerry Shilan feeding the birds.

The trail we followed at a stop to locate a 150 year old Larch Pine tree.

Abe and Marilynn in front of the ancient Larch tree.

the last lake to cross before the mountain pass into Chile and our stop at Puella in the forest.

Our boat to Chile.

Our Chilean guide Miguelitto.

Just the coolest  bus ride.

Quick nap in the lodge at Puella before visiting their school in this national park.

The school in Puella had prepared a visitation for us and entertainment   by the students.  They were charming and lots of fun.

Walking the Puella grounds.

Sad looking enclosure for such a magnificent animal.

Miguel introduces the students in this rural school.

He also loosens the crowd  by leading in a dance.

The teacher plays the guitar.

Everyone now chooses a partner and joins in the dancing.

Several students gave detailed explanations of research or read from their curricula.

The visit ended with the students all singing a song of welcome to Chile.

On to Chiloe Island