A few yards short of the peak after a very steep incline, particularly the last kilometer.
To the west is the city of Bariloche, Lake Nahuel Huapi provides the blue.
Earlier volcanic action provides a new landscape and colors.
Height always enhances the views.
"Did you hear the one about the Argentinian, Frenchman and an old African-American?" We met these two terrific employees operating a restaurant at the trailhead. The Frenchman has the 'floor'. I was so happy to rest after completing a tough hike and still having a long walk to the car. We had tea with the 'boys' and then they presented us with Argentinian chocolate pastry. The kindness of people we meet on the trails and road, not all of course, is so uplifting.
The wind was strong at the peak (what's new?) while on the other side of the mountain it was calm. Also, we had the whole trail to ourselves. The road in the park was so poor that we damaged the windscreen of our car as well as testing our patience and driving skills. We left the car some 2 kilometers from the trailhead thus adding a further 4kms to the hike.
A volcano, looks close, but is some distance away.
Cerro Otto, a steep unofficial hike under a cableway.
On a day in which we did not think the weather would allow us, we went out and were rewarded. It's often the case.
In dull weather, the sights were fantastic.
Unfortunately, we had to use a road trail. We stepped into a refugio on the down, always a nice experience to have a hot beverage after effort expended, especially in cold weather.
Another fascinating one.
Jen approaches the top.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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