Argentina

We took the most beautiful bus ride over the Andes to cross into Argentina. Apparently my charango was suspicious because the customs guy checked it out really closely. There was snow on the ground, forests, and lakes. We arrived to Bariloche which is on Lago Nahual Huapi, the most gorgeous lake with snow capped peaks all around. We found a great hostel with a view and really nice owners. In the evening, we watched the Argentina game on tv which Argentina almost lost. Then I stayed up playing pool in the garage with three argentine guys and played charango with one of them until 3am. Yesterday we hiked for 5 hours through woods on the border of the lake with great views. Last night there were protests all over the country and the people here drove around honking their horns with their blinkers on. People were banging pots and pans and marching. Apparently Buenos Aires was crazy. We are probably going to Mendoza next, the wine capital...hiccup...