Holla El Calafate

So we landed here in El Calafate after making a pit stop in Bariloche (the Alpines of South America). The arrival here was not without confusion of curse. It all started with the cab driver taking us to the wrong hostel in an area that looked pretty shanty (lot off unfinished exteriors and wild dogs roaming around). Before we discovered we were in the wrong spot, the cab driver had already darted away. Luckily we shared a ride with some other fella that was going to Calafate to meet up with his family from Isreal, and he happened to know a bit of spanish. He asked a women who apparently was living out in back of the hostel if the place had closed down permanently or just had moved. With the help with translation from our compadre, we discovered that the cab driver made a mistake and that our residency was 10 minutes (walking) down the road. So off we went.

Once we arrived at the correct destination we were relieved. Whew!! The town is small and somewhat touristy but still a little spooky on the outskirts, especially when you arrive at the wrong location. Once we settled in, we decided to take in a little of the local scenery. First stop a bar for a couple of beers. Afterwards we stumbled upon a parrilla buffet. This place was different. It was a traditional parrilla joint mixed with an asian buffet. How that got came to fruition, I have no idea, but it worked (we were starved). With food in the belly we hit a grocery up for snacks for tomorrows excursion.

Tomorrow morning we're going to the glaciers. Perito Moreno is where we're headed. It's an all day trip with a combination of trekking and boat excursion all wrapped up into one package. Should be fun. Stayed tuned for pic updates.